Wribate Open 2026: International Written Debate Championship in English, $2 Entry Fee
For school students, undergraduate, master's and doctoral students and recent graduates from any country and of any discipline. The Wribate international written debating championship is held online and asynchronously in English: each participant is given a random topic, side and opponent and writes opening remarks, a rebuttal and closing remarks across three rounds; the two qualifying wribates take place on 4-11 and 13-20 November, then the top 16 move to the knockout rounds, with the final on 15-19 December 2026 and results on 25 December. Registration closes on 31 October 2026, the entry fee for participants is $2; everyone receives a digital certificate, and the best receive honours and special awards (Best Argument, Best Rebuttal and others).
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