All-Asian Intervarsity Debating Championships

Competition: All-Asian Intervarsity Debating Championships (’All-Asians’) (Website)

Hosted by: North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Key dates:
Deadline for first phase of registration: March 31, 2008
Tournament - May 9 - 16, 2008

(Each Institution /University can register up to 3 teams (of 3 speakers each). Teams are also expected to bring along an equal number of adjudicators who can be drawn from students / faculty / alumni)

The ‘All-Asians’ was started in 1994 and has since grown into the world’s third largest parliamentary-style debating competition. The 14 th held in South Korea last year had 104 teams participating and this year’s edition is expected to exceed that number.Asians each year enjoys the participation of around 15 countries and almost 500 participants. Every year the most advanced youth minds of Asia gathers to share and exhibit their diverse knowledge and thoughts on various international and regional issues. Asians promotes debate as an art of constructive argumentation and fruitful communication.

The registration amount is US $ 160 per head and covers accommodation in a 5-Star hotel, food and socials arrangements throughout the duration of the tournament. Depending on the status of teams registered at the end of the first phase of registration, the organisers may consider allowing more teams from each institution.

All Details relating to official invitation letters, registration (wire-transfer payment details), accommodation, socials and help with visa-processing can be obtained here

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