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Written on 6th April 2024
WORLD CUP OF CHINESE DEBATE CONDUCTED IN USM
Representatives from each university are striving to showcase their best performances in the competition. (Picture by Chen Ke En)
Main Campus, 6th April - Today, a contest of intellect commenced at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Elite students from various universities gathered and launched a grand debate competition. The topics of this debate include politics, economy, culture, and current issues. Contestants showcased their wit and courage on stage, engaging in dialectical discourse to eloquently articulate their viewpoints.
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At the opening ceremony, the organizer's representative Mr. Ting Heng Nguan from Dr Campus delivered an enthusiastic speech, encouraging the participants to embody the spirit of debate and forge ahead with courage. At the same time, he expressed sincere gratitude to the organizers and participants of this competition.
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The hall's atmosphere was lively, and the audience cheered for the contestants they supported and looked forward to seeing an outstanding debate performance. This debate competition is not only an academic exchange but also a collision of wisdom, which will indeed stimulate the most intense ideological sparks of the contestants and become a beautiful landscape on the campus.
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The debate competition will last for several days, featuring intense matchups between universities each day. It will be divided into preliminary rounds, semi-finals, and finals. During the preliminary rounds, all participating teams will compete in elimination matches. The teams that advance will then proceed to the semi-finals, and ultimately, the top teams will join for the championship in the finals. The winning team will be able to represent Malaysia in the World Cup Debate Competition held in China.
Mr. Ting Heng Nguan presided over the opening ceremony of the debate competition. (Picture by Chen Ke En)
"In this competition, I would like to thank my organizing committee members, sponsors and all the students for their incredible support, which has been key to the success of this competition. I hope that this competition has provided the best stage and equipment for the participants so that the debaters can show their efforts well. I also hope that the final winners that get the tickets for the World Cup Competition in China can carry on smoothly in the future competitions and get good results to bringing honour to Malaysia," said the president, Wong Jing Ming.
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This debate competition will focus on the debate skills of the debaters, logical thinking, and in-depth analysis of the current social hot issues. The audience is looking forward to seeing the contestants' wonderful performances on stage and their unique opinions and perspectives on complex issues. Meanwhile, the judges will judge the performance of each competition with a rigorous attitude, providing valuable advice and guidance to the participants.
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One of the representative debaters from USM, Chen Kian Ka, said he conducted systematic training and preparation work with his team to prepare for this debate competition. They will simulate real debate scenarios with counterparts from other universities to exercise their ability to deal with different opinions and refutations. This practical training can help them perform more calmly and confidently on the competition stage and cope with unexpected situations. The debaters also read many materials related to the debate topics. They can deeply understand and analyze various viewpoints and positions through extensive reading, providing full support for arguments when debating.
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As the debate competition is about to commence, the contestants' preparation showcases their unwavering determination and professionalism. Let us look forward to the wonderful performances of these young scholars on stage as they inject new vitality and hope into Malaysia's academic exchange and international cooperation.
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Text: Chen Ke En/Photo: Chen Ke En
Created on 6th April 2024
