The Everest International World Schools Debating Championship 2024, held June 21-23, showcased some impressive debating talent. In the Open category, Alexander B. (TA), Aiden T. (CIS), Seungmin K. (HKIS), Valerie C. (KGV), and Samuel K. (CIS) all advanced to the quarter-finals. Aiden T. (CIS) and Valerie C. (KGV) both earned the distinction of Joint 6th Best Speaker in this category.
In the Middle School category, Pacey Q. (DCB) led their team to victory, claiming the Championship title and also earning the Finals Best Speaker award. They also ranked as the 8th Best Speaker overall in the Middle School division. Several other students achieved notable rankings: Aiden T. (CIS) and Valerie C. (KGV) both achieved the Overall Best Speaker award, Seungmin K. (HKIS) and Samuel K. (CIS) both ranked as Joint 4th Best Speaker, and Alexander B. (TA) achieved 10th Best Speaker. Charles W. (HKIS), Gemma Y. (KGV), and Jodie L. (IS) also reached the quarter-finals in this category. Congratulations to all the participants!
Tournament record
- Tournament
- Everest International World Schools Debating Championship 2024
- Format
- World Schools / WSDC
- Dates
- June 21-23, 2024
Team and elimination results
| Result | Division | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinalist | Open | Alexander B. (TA) |
| Quarterfinalist | Open | Aiden T. (CIS) |
| Quarterfinalist | Open | Seungmin K. (HKIS) |
| Quarterfinalist | Open | Valerie C. (KGV) |
| Quarterfinalist | Open | Samuel K. (CIS) |
| Champion | Middle School | Pacey Q. (DCB) |
| Quarterfinalist | Middle School | Charles W. (HKIS) |
| Quarterfinalist | Middle School | Gemma Y. (KGV) |
| Quarterfinalist | Middle School | Jodie L. (IS) |
Speaker awards
| Award | Student |
|---|---|
| Open Joint 6th Best | Aiden T. (CIS) |
| Open Joint 6th Best | Valerie C. (KGV) |
| Middle School Joint OBS | Aiden T. (CIS) |
| Middle School Joint OBS | Valerie C. (KGV) |
| Middle School Joint 4th Best | Seungmin K. (HKIS) |
| Middle School Joint 4th Best | Samuel K. (CIS) |
| Middle School 8th Best Speaker | Pacey Q. (DCB) |
| Middle School 10th Best Speaker | Alexander B. (TA) |
| Middle School FBS | Pacey Q. (DCB) |