The Novice World Schools Debating Championship 2024, held February 24-25, saw the team of Riya P. (STC), Alexander B. (TA), Samaira S. (HKIS), Aiden T. (CIS), and Ethan H. (HKIS) win the Open Championship. Alexander B. (TA) was named Final Best Speaker in the Open category, with Anson C. (DGS) achieving 3rd Best Speaker and Samaira S. (HKIS) earning 7th Best Speaker. The team of Anson C. (DGS), Hayley Y. (DGS), and Chloe W. (IS) were Open Finalists.
In the Under-16 Division, Anson C. (DGS) claimed the Overall Best Speaker award. Chloe W. (IS) and Hayley Y. (DGS) also performed well, ranking 3rd and 7th Best Speaker, respectively. Valerie C. (KGV) and Megan Z. (KGV) advanced to the Quarterfinals in the Under-16 category.
Congratulations to all the participants!
Tournament record
- Tournament
- Novice World Schools Debating Championship 2024
- Format
- World Schools / WSDC
- Dates
- February 24-25, 2024
Team and elimination results
| Result | Division | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | Open | Riya P. (STC) |
| Champion | Open | Alexander B. (TA) |
| Champion | Open | Samaira S. (HKIS) |
| Champion | Open | Aiden T. (CIS) |
| Champion | Open | Ethan H. (HKIS) |
| Finalist | Open | Anson C. (DGS) |
| Finalist | Open | Hayley Y. (DGS) |
| Finalist | Open | Chloe W. (IS) |
| Quarterfinalists | Under-16 | Valerie C. (KGV) |
| Quarterfinalists | Under-16 | Megan Z. (KGV) |
Speaker awards
| Award | Student |
|---|---|
| Open FBS | Alexander B. (TA) |
| Open 3rd Best | Anson C. (DGS) |
| Open 7th Best | Samaira S. (HKIS) |
| Under-16 OBS | Anson C. (DGS) |
| Under-16 3rd Best | Chloe W. (IS) |
| Under-16 7th Best | Hayley Y. (DGS) |