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Observer
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Debating championship launched to empower youth
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, in collaboration with the Oman Debate Centre, has launched the 8th edition of the National Debating Championship, a key initiative aimed at enhancing the art of persuasion, critical thinking and constructive dialogue among young people. The championship reflects Oman Vision 2040 goals of youth empowerment and fostering a culture of effective discourse. By equipping participants with public speaking and analytical skills, the programme prepares them to engage meaningfully with national, regional and global issues. Training sessions begin today, starting with the fundamentals of debating. The second session on Tuesday will focus on argumentation and refutation, while the third will cover case analysis and presentation techniques. This year's championship introduces a new format for the qualifying stages, divided across three major stations: April 11 at the Arab Open University (Muscat Governorate), for participants from Muscat, Al Dakhiliyah, Al Batinah South, Al Sharqiyah North and Al Sharqiyah South. April 18 at the University of Buraimi (Al Buraimi Governorate), for participants from Al Batinah North, Al Dhahirah, Al Buraimi and Musandam. April 21 at Dhofar University (Dhofar Governorate), for teams from Dhofar and Al Wusta. School-level qualifiers will be held virtually to ensure broader participation. Hilal bin Saif al Siyabi, Director-General of the Directorate-General of Youth at the Ministry, described the event as a cornerstone in shaping eloquent, thoughtful youth, capable of presenting informed viewpoints with clarity and respect. He emphasised the growing level of competition and participation year after year. Nasser bin Humaid al Hinai, CEO of the Oman Debate Centre, echoed these sentiments, stating that the championship aims to cultivate a generation of future leaders through structured debate and intensive training. Following the preliminary rounds, 272 debaters from 68 teams - including clubs and educational institutions - will advance to the finals. The champions will go on to represent the Sultanate of Oman in future international competitions. Registration is open to teams from schools, universities and clubs across Oman, further embedding debate as a vital educational and developmental tool. — ONA
Muscat Daily
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
National Debating Championship launched in Oman
Muscat – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, in collaboration with the Oman Debate Centre, has launched the eighth edition of the National Debating Championship, aimed at strengthening public speaking and critical thinking among the youth. The championship seeks to equip young people with skills in persuasion and critical thinking, while encouraging healthy competition and promoting the ethics of dialogue. It also aims to highlight debates as a key educational tool that enhances teaching methods and helps students analyse social issues through logical reasoning. Organisers hope it will prepare a generation capable of engaging responsibly with local and global challenges. Preliminary training sessions will begin on Monday, covering fundamentals such as debating basics, argument construction, rebuttals, and case analysis. Participants will also learn techniques for structured presentations. This year's edition features a revised format for the qualifying rounds, divided into three regional stages. The first will take place at the Arab Open University in Muscat on April 11 and will include teams from Muscat, Dakhliyah, South Batinah, North Sharqiyah and South Sharqiyah. The second round will be hosted by the University of Buraimi on April 18, featuring teams from North Batinah, Dhahirah, Buraimi and Musandam. The third stage will be held at Dhofar University on April 21, involving teams from Al Wusta and Dhofar. School-level qualifiers will be conducted virtually to select finalists. Hilal bin Saif al Siyabi, Director General of Youth at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, said the championship is one of the ministry's flagship events aimed at developing young people's skills in public speaking and expression. 'Year after year, we see progress in the quality of participation and the growing reach of the competition. This shows the importance of the initiative in preparing a generation capable of engaging in dialogue with logic and objectivity,' he said. Nasser bin Humaid al Hinai, CEO of the Oman Debate Centre, added that the tournament is part of an effort to foster leadership among youth through structured discussion. 'We aim to build a generation capable of contributing to society through objective dialogue. In addition to official matches, participants will benefit from intensive training sessions,' he said. The championship will see over 272 debaters from 68 teams compete, including 28 teams from cultural and sports clubs and 40 representing educational institutions. The finalists will go on to compete for the national title and the opportunity to represent Oman in international championships.
