National Schools Debate Championship

MAHAKUMBHA

Mahakumbha holds the distinction of being Nepal’s premier debating championship, conducted in the World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) format. This prestigious event is specifically tailored for school and high school students from across the nation. Not only does Mahakumbha serve as a platform for young debaters to showcase their skills and compete at a national level, but it also plays a crucial role in selecting the national team that represents Nepal at the annual World Schools Debating Championship.
The tournament follows the WSDC format, known for its emphasis on parliamentary-style debates that encourage critical thinking, persuasive argumentation, and teamwork among participants. Mahakumbha not only fosters the growth of debating talents among youth but also promotes intellectual development and public speaking abilities essential for their academic and professional futures.

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As Nepal’s official and largest WSDC-format debating championship, Mahakumbha serves as a significant event in the debating calendar, contributing to the enrichment of the debating culture in the country and preparing young debaters to excel on both national and international stages.

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International BP Tournament

MAHASANGRAM

MahaSangram, meaning “the ultimate battle,” originated as Nepal’s inaugural parliamentary debate league organized by Debate Network Nepal (DNN). Over the years, it has evolved to become the nation’s official and largest championship in the British Parliamentary (BP) debate format. With a history spanning seven years of competitive debating, MahaSangram has earned a reputation as Nepal’s most prestigious debating competition.
The championship has built a legacy over seven years, attracting talented debaters from across Nepal to compete at the highest level of parliamentary debate. MahaSangram’s growth and prominence underscore its role not just as a competition, but as a cornerstone event in Nepal’s debating calendar, shaping the next generation of articulate and informed leaders.

Debate in Nepali Language

RASTRABAHAS

RastraBahas, organized by Debate Network Nepal, stands as a significant tournament dedicated to fostering debating skills, rational and critical thinking in the Nepali language. It serves as a pivotal platform for individuals to express opinions, justify viewpoints, and celebrate the values of democracy, particularly the freedom of expression.
The event’s vision extends to nurturing proficient debaters, adept adjudicators, and effective trainers within the Nepali-speaking community. By promoting debate in the native language, RastraBahas aims to elevate the discourse and encourage deeper engagement with democratic principles. Overall, RastraBahas plays a crucial role in advancing the debate movement in Nepal, enriching the intellectual landscape, and empowering participants to articulate and defend their perspectives effectively.

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Exclusive Debate Tournament for Women and Gender Minorities

VIDHUSHE*

RastraBahas, organized by Debate Network Nepal, stands as a significant tournament dedicated to fostering debating skills, rational and critical thinking in the Nepali language. It serves as a pivotal platform for individuals to express opinions, justify viewpoints, and celebrate the values of democracy, particularly the freedom of expression.
The event’s vision extends to nurturing proficient debaters, adept adjudicators, and effective trainers within the Nepali-speaking community. By promoting debate in the native language, RastraBahas aims to elevate the discourse and encourage deeper engagement with democratic principles. Overall, RastraBahas plays a crucial role in advancing the debate movement in Nepal, enriching the intellectual landscape, and empowering participants to articulate and defend their perspectives effectively.