The 15th HKBUAS Hong Kong Debate Open (HKDO) 2024, held December 13-15, saw impressive performances across various divisions.
In the Senior division, Tony S. (CIS), Alicia Z. (FIS), Nick S. (CIS), Moses L. (CIS), Matias L. (N/A), and Nathalie N. (HISHK) reached the finals. Tony S. (CIS) further distinguished himself by earning both First Best Speaker and Third Best Speaker awards. Moses L. (CIS) and Nick S. (CIS) also achieved top speaker rankings, placing 4th and 5th, respectively. Matias L. secured the 9th Best Speaker position, while Annabel C. (ISF) achieved 7th Best Speaker.
In the Junior division, Isabella Z. (BNDS), Jasmine G. (ISB), Aiden T. (CIS), and Cecilia L. (BISG) reached the finals. Jeffrey S. (WIS) and Adrian W. (DBS), having reached the semi-finals, also earned high speaker rankings, placing 4th and 5th, respectively. Cecilia L. (BISG) achieved 7th Best Speaker, while Bella L. (CIS) and Aiden T. (CIS) ranked 9th and 10th Best Speaker, respectively.
Finally, Hanna Z. (HKIS) emerged as the Novice Champion, with Luke S. (CIS) reaching the semi-finals in the same division. Congratulations to all the debaters for their outstanding achievements at HKDO 2024!
