Poland Debate Academy

TEAM POLAND WSDC 2027: WELCOME MICHAŁ SZTAJNOWSKI! 🇵🇱

We are incredibly proud to announce that Michał Sztajnowski has been officially selected to represent Team Poland in the 2027 World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC)! 🏆🔥

Michał joins the national team as one of the most dominant and decorated speakers on the Polish circuit. A literal force to be reckoned with, he has spent the last two years sweeping championships and taking home the highest speaker accolades in the country. As we prepare for the world stage at WSDC 2027, Michał brings an elite, championship-winning edge to our roster.

🌟 Michał's Championship Track Record:

* The National Champion: 1st Place at the Polish Oxford Debating Championship 2026 (Mistrzostwa Polski Debat Oksfordzkich), the absolute peak of Oxford debating in Poland.

* Unstoppable Best Speaker: Earned the 1st Best Speaker award at three major tournaments, including the Silesian Debating League 2026 (Śląska Liga Debat) and back-to-back years at the SGH DeBBaty Tournament (2025 & 2026).

* Serial Winner: Secured 1st place finishes at DeBBaty 2025, DeBBaty 2026, the Silesian Debating League, and the Europe Direct Foundation Tournament.

* Versatile Debater: Proved his multi-format adaptability by breaking into the Novice Finals at prestigious British Parliamentary (BP) tournaments like PLD Gdańsk and PLD AGH.

* Global Diplomat: Translated his skills to the Model United Nations circuit, winning Best Delegate of the Conference at TarnowMUN, Best Delegate at SilMUN and MonMUN, and Outstanding Speaker at VLOMUN.

Michał’s razor-sharp logic, unparalleled public speaking mechanics, and proven winning record make him a vital asset to Team Poland. 💥📣🦅

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Let’s give a massive congratulations to Lena Kalisiewicz for making Team Poland WSDC 2027! 🗣️✨

Lena is an exceptionally accomplished debater and public speaker with an elite track record across World Schools, British Parliamentary, and Oxford-style debating, as well as an extensive leadership background in Model United Nations (MUN).

🏆 Debate Highlights & Achievements

* WSDC Legacy: Made history as the first person ever selected for the WSDC Team Poland Development Team as a freshman, training with the national squad for both her freshman and sophomore years.
* Championship Track Record:
* Champion: RaszOPEN 2025 (Schools format)
* Runner-Up: PSDC 2025 (Schools) and RaszOPEN 2024 (Schools)
* Podium Finishes: 3rd Place at MPDO 2025 (Oxford format)
* International Presence: Competed at Columbia WSDC 2025 and reached the quarterfinals at Cracow Schools (Pre-WSDC) and PSDC 2024.
* Active Circuit Presence: Consistent competitor in the Warsaw Debate League and KD Online, alongside sparring against elite international teams like Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

🌐 Model United Nations (MUN) Excellence

* 30 Conferences: A dominant force in the MUN circuit, transitioning from a highly awarded delegate to a top-tier chair and secretariat member.
* Elite Leadership: Served as Secretary-General for CoMUN 2026, and President of the General Assembly & Head of Academics for both VLOMUN 2026 and CEMUN 2026.
* Decorated Speaker: Frequently recognized with "Best Delegate" and "Best Chair" awards at prestigious conferences including PozMUN, PrusMUN, TADMUN, and WAWMUN.

🎤 Public Speaking & Leadership

* TEDx Speaker: Featured speaker at TEDx Prus 2025.
* Educator & Mentor: Delivered debate and MUN training workshops to over 60 students at the "Kopernikalia" school festival for two consecutive years.

Congratulations once again Lena and we are so excited to have you on our team! 🌍💪

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🇵🇱 HUGE NEWS! Let’s give a massive congratulations to Mikołaj Marciniak for making Team Poland WSDC 2027! 🗣️✨

For the past 5 years, Mikołaj has been dominating the local debate scene, and now he is taking his talents to the global stage. From speaking at school graduations to youth city council sessions, his voice has always made an impact.

Check out this incredible resume:
🏆 1st Place: Greater Poland Oxford Debate Cup (PWDO) 2025/2026
🏆 1st Place: Poznan Debate League (PLD) 2025/2026🏅
National Awards: Best Lexical Performance & Most Vibrant Conclusions at the Polish Championships in English
⚖️ 15+ Debates Judged: Becoming a trusted trial-judge at just 16 years old!

Though WSDC will be his first competitive step into the Schools-format, his sharp logic and passion for argumentation make him ready for the challenge. He’s also gearing up for the Poland Oxford Debate Cup (PPDO) on September 26-27th!

We are so excited to have you on our team Mikołaj!

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Ladies and gentlemen, we are honoured to announce the 2026 Poland Debate Academy Annual Award for “Public Speaker of The Year” goes to Amelia Grabska from Jan and Jędrzej Śniadecki High School No. 6. 👏

Congratulations Amelia! 🥳

Ladies and gentlemen, we are honoured to announce the 2026 Poland Debate Academy Annual Award for “Debater of The Year” goes to Michał Barański from Jan and Jędrzej Śniadecki High School No. 6. 👏

Congratulations Michał! 🥳

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for Team Poland WIDPSC 2027!

Road to the 2027 World Individual Debate & Public Speaking Championship in China, the world championship for high school public speakers

Application Form: tinyurl.com/polandwidpsc

Team Webpage: www.polanddebate.com/WIDPSC
Contact: [email protected]
Instagram: www.instagram.com/TeamPolandWIDPSC

Get excited! The first ever European Individaul Debating & Public Speaking Championship is coming to Poznan, Poland! 🇵🇱

Hosted by European Speech & Debate Academy

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We are extremely delighted to announce that as of today, Team Poland WIDPSC is held under the Honorary Patronage of the Polish Council of Youth Organizations (PROM).

Thank you so much! ☺️