Stacy L. (GSIS) was crowned Under-16 champion at the Oxford WSDC 2026, held 26-28 June. The supporting runs cut into the elimination rounds at every stage: Under-16 semifinalists Alice W. (HKIS), Bella L. (CIS), Cecilia Sze Ka L. (BISOG) and Theodore W. (HKIS) reached the final four, while quarterfinalists Aiden T. (CIS), Emi R. (CIS), Jeffrey S. (WIS), Samuel Ang K. (CIS) and Tony S. (CIS) extended Capstone's presence deeper into the bracket. Further down, octofinalists Jimi Timothy F. (CIS), Mollie M. (HKIS), Moses L. (CIS) and Isabella Z. (BMA) earned their places through solid work.
Jeffrey S. (WIS) was named 1st Best Speaker overall, with Alice W. (HKIS) and Emi R. (CIS) tied at 4th, Mollie M. (HKIS) at 7th and Samuel Ang K. (CIS) at 13th.
Congratulations to all our debaters on a thoroughly well-earned weekend in Oxford.
Tournament record
- Tournament
- Oxford WSDC 2026
- Dates
- 26-28 June, 2026
Team and elimination results
| Result | Division | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | U16 | Stacy L. (GSIS) |
| Semifinalists | Under-16 | Alice W. (HKIS) |
| Semifinalists | Under-16 | Bella L. (CIS) |
| Semifinalists | Under-16 | Cecilia Sze Ka L. (BISOG) |
| Semifinalists | Under-16 | Theodore W. (HKIS) |
| Quarterfinalists | Aiden T. (CIS) | |
| Quarterfinalists | Emi R. (CIS) | |
| Quarterfinalists | Jeffrey S. (WIS) | |
| Quarterfinalists | Samuel Ang K. (CIS) | |
| Quarterfinalists | Tony S. (CIS) | |
| Octofinalists | Jimi Timothy F. (CIS) | |
| Octofinalists | Mollie M. (HKIS) | |
| Octofinalists | Moses L. (CIS) | |
| Octofinalists | Isabella Z. (BMA) |
Speaker awards
| Award | Category | Student |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Best | Overall | Jeffrey S. (WIS) |
| 4th Best | Overall | Alice W. (HKIS) |
| 4th Best | Overall | Emi R. (CIS) |
| 7th Best | Overall | Mollie M. (HKIS) |
| 13th Best | Overall | Samuel Ang K. (CIS) |