World Debate Championship 2026 — Delhi Edition

The World Debate Championship 2026 — Delhi Edition is an inter-school academic debate tournament for students in Grades 6 onwards, taking place 1–3 May 2026 at Amity University.

The Championship is organised by Ivy Spires and delivered under the academic framework of the Harvard Debate Council.

The tournament provides a structured national platform for students to engage in rigorous intellectual competition, develop persuasive argumentation skills, and gain exposure to internationally benchmarked debate standards.

Events Offered

World Schools Debate (WSD)

• 3-speaker team format

• Prepared and impromptu motions

Original Oratory & Impromptu Speaking

• Students in the speech track will compete OO and IMP patterns.

Divisions

Junior Division

Grades 6–7

Senior Division

Grades 8 onwards

Students must compete within their designated division based on their grade level during the 2025–2026 academic year.

Tournament Structure

The Championship follows a structured competitive format:

• Five preliminary rounds

• Quarter-Finals

• Semi-Finals

• Grand Final

Advancement is determined by:

• Win–loss record

• Speaker points

• Strength of opposition

All debates are adjudicated by calibrated judges under standards aligned with the Harvard Debate Council academic framework.

Official Communication Platform

All official tournament information will be published on the Tabroom tournament page, including:

• Pairings

• Motions

• Round schedules

• Results and rankings

• Tournament announcements

All delegates must have a valid Tabroom account.

Technology Policy

To maintain academic integrity:

• Mobile phones are not permitted for delegates on campus during tournament hours

• Tablets and laptops are not permitted

• Internet access and AI tools may not be used during debate preparation or rounds

Residential participants may access phones after tournament hours only.

Participation Pathways

Participants may enter the Championship through:

Institutional Registration

Official school delegations with teacher supervision.

Individual Team Registration

Students may form teams independently if their school is not sending a delegation.

Residential accommodation is available only for official school delegations.

Tournament Classification

The Championship is designed as a Tier B competitive debate tournament, providing a rigorous national platform that prepares students for higher-level international debate circuits.

Registration Information

Registration is confirmed only upon:

• Completion of the registration form

• Submission of required participant information

• Receipt of full payment

Tournament capacity is limited and registrations may close once divisions reach maximum capacity.

Contact

Ivy Spires

Email: contact@ivyspires.com

Website: www.ivyspires.com