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02/05/2025

🎉 Introducing the Deputy Chief Adjudicator for CABP Junior 2025: Paula Djaković! 🎉

We’re delighted to welcome Paula Djaković as a Deputy Chief Adjudicator for this year’s tournament! A super star in both debating and adjudication, Paula’s experience and achievements speak for themselves. Here’s a glimpse into her outstanding credentials:

🏆 Debating Achievements:
✨ Vietnam WUDC 2024 Open Semifinalist, EFL Best Speaker & ESL 2nd Speaker
✨ EFL Champion of Madrid WUDC 2023 & WUDC Octofinalist at Belgrade WUDC 2022
✨ EUDC Open Semifinalist & Oxford IV 2022 Open Champion
✨ Finalist at Cambridge IV & numerous other international tournament wins (Leiden Open, Berlin Open, Astana Open, Split Open, Western IV, and more!)

🗣 Adjudication & CA Experience:
✅ Judged finals of WUDC 2025 & chaired the ESL Semifinal
✅ Chaired the finals of Sofia Open Online & served on finals panels for Trinity IV, KCL Pro-Am, Oxford WGM, Zagreb Open, and more
✅ Chaired WSDC finals at Western WSDC, Prague Debate Spring, and CEIDC
✅ Served as a CA at major tournaments like Western WSDC, Manchester IV, Cracow Open, Penn pre-WUDC, Delhi Debate Open, and more

With her extensive competitive and adjudication experience, Paula is set to bring deep analytical insights and world-class expertise to CABP Junior 2025. Her dedication to high-quality judging and mentorship ensures that this tournament will be an unforgettable learning experience for all participants!

📌 CABP Junior 2025 Event Details
🗓 Dates: February 15–16, 2025
💰 Registration Fee: $180 USD/team
👉 Sign up now: https://hubs.la/Q035wkn80
💌 Need assistance or a discounted entry? Email us at [email protected]
🔍 Learn more about the CABP series: https://hubs.la/Q035wkT60

We can’t wait to see you at CABP Junior 2025! Get ready for an exciting and competitive tournament! 🚀

01/30/2025

🎉 Introducing the Deputy Chief Adjudicator for CABP Junior 2025: Arghya Dev Biswas A***n! 🎉

We’re beyond excited to have Arghya join the adjudication core for this year’s tournament! A well-respected figure in the global debate circuit, Arghya brings a wealth of experience and insight to CABP Junior. Here’s a snapshot of his impressive credentials:

✨ Head Speech & Debate Coach at an independent school in Vancouver
✨ Adjudicator at WUDC (broke twice) and WSDC (on behalf of Team Canada)
✨ Chaired grand finals at Australs (EPL) and UADC (EFL)
✨ Served on the adjudication core of 65+ tournaments worldwide
✨ 14+ years of experience as a debater, adjudicator, coach, mentor, and administrator

Arghya’s deep understanding of debate, combined with his passion for mentorship, makes him a fantastic addition to CABP Junior 2025. His commitment to fostering young debaters' skills ensures that this year’s tournament will be an enriching experience for all participants.

📌 CABP Junior 2025 Event Details
🗓 Dates: February 15–16, 2025
💰 Registration Fee: $180 USD/team
👉 Sign up now: https://hubs.la/Q034Nxgx0
💌 Need assistance or a discounted entry? Email us at [email protected]
🔍 Learn more about the CABP series: https://hubs.la/Q034NsM-0

Get ready for an incredible tournament with some of the best minds in debate! See you at CABP Junior! 🚀

01/24/2025

🎉 Introducing the Chief Adjudicator for CABP Junior: Klaudia Maciejewska! 🎉

We’re thrilled to welcome Klaudia as the CA for this year’s tournament! A true legend in the debate world, Klaudia brings unmatched expertise to CABP Junior. Here's a glimpse into her incredible credentials:

✨ Former DCA at WUDC and CA at EUDC
✨ Judged 4 WUDC finals, 2 EUDC finals, and the ABP final, among many others
✨ Chaired finals at prestigious tournaments, including Oxford IV, Cambridge IV, and LSE Open
✨ As a speaker, she won 4 tournaments and broke at WUDC

But Klaudia’s contributions go beyond competition. She’s an outstanding mentor with unparalleled experience coaching the British Parliamentary (BP) format to students worldwide. Her ability to guide and inspire debaters of all levels makes her a cornerstone of CABP Junior.

🗣️ Exclusive Workshop for CABP Junior Participants.
As part of the CABP Junior experience, Klaudia will be delivering an interactive workshop:
🇬🇧 "Rules and Winning Strategies in British Parliamentary"🇬🇧
🗓️ Date: February 14
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (GMT +8)

This workshop is tailored to novice teams, equipping them with the fundamentals and strategies needed to succeed at the tournament. Whether you’re stepping into BP for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Klaudia’s insights will set you up for success. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best!

📌 CABP Junior Event Details
🗓 Dates: February 15–16, 2025
💰 Registration Fee: $180 USD/team

👉 Sign up for CABP Junior now: https://hubs.la/Q033-lVY0
💌 Need assistance or a discounted entry? Email us at [email protected]
🔍 Learn more about the CABP series: https://hubs.la/Q033Z-900

Let’s make this an unforgettable tournament—see you at CABP Junior! 🚀

01/17/2025

🌟 Step Into the Spotlight at CABP Junior 2025! 🌟

Are you ready to showcase your debating skills and compete with the best young minds in Asia? CABP Junior is the ultimate stage for students age 15 and under to shine!

📌 Event Details:
🗓 Dates: February 15–16, 2025
👥 Team Cap: 72 teams
🎓 Eligibility: Students from Asia who are 15 years old or under as of August 31, 2025
🌟 Chief Adjudicators Panel: Arghya Dev Biswas A***n, Klaudia Maciejewska, Paula Djakovic.

💡 Why Join CABP Junior?

✅ Certificates for all participants & winners
✅ A tournament tailored specifically for junior debaters
✅ An exclusive workshop with CA Klaudia Maciejewska on Feb 14 (6–8 PM GMT+8)
✅ Gain expert feedback from renowned adjudicators

💰 Registration Fee: $180 USD/team
🔗 Sign Up Now: https://hubs.la/Q032Yh8h0

💌 Need assistance or a discounted entry? Email us at [email protected]

⏰ Spots are limited—register now to secure your place on this prestigious stage!

💻 Learn More about CABP on the official website: https://hubs.la/Q032Yhf30

🔥 Don’t wait—time is running out! Let’s make history together! 🔥

12/27/2024

Intellectual Property Rights? Learn everything there is to know!

Often, students will encounter debates or discussions about legal issues, including IP (Intellectual Property). These are tricky ideas, but have no fear. TONIGHT, our CABP Chief Adjudicator Devashish Trivedi will be breaking down all the core concepts and ideas about IP Rights and how they pertain to debates.

Many of us are on holiday at the moment - so what a perfect way to spend your evening learning from one of the best in the business!

Register now at:

🎉 Join Devashish Trivedi, the CABP Asia CA, a seasoned debate coach and expert in intellectual property rights, for a workshop on "Debating Intellectual…

12/23/2024

We are beyond thrilled to welcome the exceptional Rashrvin Pillay as a Deputy Chief Adjudicator (DCA) for CABP Asia! 🎉

Rashrvin, a final-year law student at the University of Malaya, embodies the spirit of debating by embracing challenges, fostering critical thinking, and exploring diverse perspectives to drive personal growth.

📜 Achievements as a Judge:

✅ Overall Best Judge & Open Grandfinals Chair, Philippines Santa Mesa Debate Open 2024
✅ Overall Best Judge, Calcutta Debate Open 2024
✅ 2nd Best Judge, Hanoi WSDC 2023
✅ Open Grandfinals Panelist, Seattle IV 2024
✅ Open Semifinals Judge, Stanford WSDC 2024
✅ 10x Core Adjudication Panelist

🗣️ Achievements as a Competitive Debater:

🏆 Semifinalist, Krabi ABP 2024
🏆 Open Octofinalist, Jakarta Australs 2024
🏆 ESL Semifinalist, Campbeltown Australs 2022
🏆 3rd Best Overall Speaker & Malaysian Nationals Champion 2023
🏆 Open Quarterfinalist, Princeton IV 2024
🏆 Open Semifinalist, Osaka IV 2024

Rashrvin’s extensive experience as both a judge and a debater reflects his exceptional dedication and expertise. As DCA, Rashrvin will ensure that participants at CABP Asia benefit from fair adjudication, insightful feedback, and challenging motions that push their critical thinking and debating skills to the next level.🌟🌏

12/23/2024

We are thrilled to introduce the incredible Joy Hadome as a Deputy Chief Adjudicator (DCA) for CABP Asia! 🎉✨

Joy is a beloved member of the debating community and an outstanding adjudicator with a stellar track record. It's no surprise she has also been appointed as DCA for Sofia WUDC 2026 and served on the Core Adjudication Panel (CAP) for prestigious tournaments such as:

✅ Serbia WSDC 2024
✅ PAUDC Kampala 2024
✅ West African Universities Debating Championship 2024
✅ All-Nigerian Universities Debating Championship 2024

Her adjudication résumé speaks volumes! Joy has judged countless high-stakes outrounds, including:

🏆 Open Quarter-Finals at Sydney AWGMDC 2023
🏆 Open Semi-Finals at Sofia Online Open 2024
🏆 Open Quarter-Finals and Open Grand Finals at Berkeley IV
🏆 Semi-Finals and Grand Finals at Accra Open 2024
🏆 Open Semi-Finals and Grand Finals at PAUDC 2023
🏆 Open Grand Finals at Pakistan Pre-ABP 2024..and many more!

We’re confident that Joy’s expertise and charisma will elevate CABP Asia to even greater heights. 🌏✨

12/15/2024

🌟 CABP Asia 2024 – Only 1 Day Left to Register! 🌟

⏳ Registration Closes: December 16, 2024 ⏳

🚀 Don’t miss out on Asia’s largest Cambridge BP debate tournament! Compete against the best young debaters across the region and take your skills to the next level.

📌 Event Details:
🗓 Dates: December 28–29, 2024
👥 Team Cap: 72 teams
🎓 Eligibility: Middle & High School students in Asia
🌟 Chief Adjudicator: Devashish Trivedi
(World-renowned adjudicator with experience from WUDC 2020, ABP 2024, and more!)

💡 Why Join CABP Asia?
✅ Certificates for all participants & winners
✅ Compete for a spot in the Cambridge Schools Finals in the UK 🇬🇧
✅ Attend an exclusive workshop with Devashish Trivedi on Dec 27 (6–8 PM GMT+8)
✅ Receive expert feedback from experienced judges

💰 Registration Fee: $180 USD/team
🔗 Sign Up Now: https://hubs.la/Q02_HtTh0

💌 Need assistance or a discounted entry? Email us at [email protected]!

🎯 Upcoming CABP Tournaments:
1️⃣ CABP Asia: Dec 28–29, 2024
2️⃣ CABP Junior: Feb 15–16, 2025

⏰ Spots are limited—register now and secure your chance to shine on an international stage!

💻 Learn More Here: https://hubs.la/Q02_HwYM0

🔥 Don’t wait—time is running out! 🔥

11/29/2024

🎉 Big Congrats to Our CABP North Asia Champions and Runners-Up! 🎉

A huge round of applause for Emma Demopolous and Emi Ruijs from Chinese International School Hong Kong, our CHAMPIONS! 🥇👏

And an equally big round of applause to Chenru Johnny Jiang and Grace Huang from Shanghai Pinghe School, our incredible RUNNERS-UP! 🥈🙌

Both teams have earned the incredible opportunity to represent their schools at the Cambridge Schools Finals on March 22, 2025, in Cambridge, UK.

For those inspired by their journey, CABP Asia on December 28-29 is your chance to take the spotlight. Step up, showcase your skills, and compete for the opportunity to advance to the Cambridge Schools Finals 2025!

📌 Sign up here: https://hubs.la/Q02ZR0vr0

11/25/2024

🌟 Spotlight on the Cambridge Union: A Legacy of Debate and Free Speech 🌟

Founded in 1815, the Cambridge Union is the oldest continuously operating debating society in the world and a global leader in debate, public speaking, and intellectual exchange. For over two centuries, it has shaped critical thinkers and influential leaders, securing its reputation as one of the most prestigious forums for free speech and open dialogue.

The Union has hosted some of the world’s most prominent figures, including Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Margaret Thatcher, and the Dalai Lama. In more recent years, it has welcomed modern thought leaders such as Bernie Sanders, Stephen Hawking, and Baroness Hale, continuing its tradition of fostering civil discourse and bold ideas.

But the Cambridge Union’s impact extends far beyond its historic chambers. As an educational charity, it actively promotes the art of debate worldwide through workshops, scholarships, and outreach programs designed to reach students from diverse backgrounds. With over 12,000 students participating annually, these initiatives equip young minds with lifelong skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and balanced discussion.

A key example of the Union’s global influence is the Cambridge Schools' Debating Competition, which draws the brightest young minds from across the world. Thousands of students engage in British Parliamentary debate each year for a chance to compete at Finals Day, held in the Cambridge Union’s iconic halls.

In collaboration with the Cambridge Union Society, LearningLeaders organizes the annual Cambridge Asia BP (CABP) Championship series, which serves as a qualifier for Finals Day. Over the past four years, more than 500 teams from 15 Asian countries have competed, with Ateneo de Manila Senior High School (represented by Naomi Ang & Anton Abiera) making history as the first team from Asia to win the Cambridge Schools Finals.

For more information about CABP events or to register your team, visit our website: https://hubs.la/Q02ZfSl60

Join the legacy of the Cambridge Union and experience what it means to be part of a tradition of intellectual excellence and meaningful dialogue.

11/23/2024

🎉 Huge shoutout to the incredible debaters from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, and South Korea for rocking Day 1 of CABP North Asia! Your passion and skills are truly inspiring. Interested to see the motions? Check them out here!

11/20/2024

Introducing the DCA of CABP North Asia: Vladimira 🌟

We are delighted to welcome Vladimira as a Deputy Chief Adjudicator for the CABP North Asia Debate Tournament. A prominent figure in the international debating circuit, Vladimira brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to excellence. Her expertise as both a speaker and a judge will undoubtedly enhance the quality of this year’s tournament.

🎯 Vladimira’s Achievements

As a Speaker:
▫️ WUDC EFL Champion, 2023
▫️ Open Octofinalist, WUDC 2022
▫️ Yale IV Semifinalist
▫️ Western IV Finalist
▫️ Durham IV Semifinalist
▫️ Cambridge IV ESL Semifinalist
▫️ Split Open Champion
▫️ Breaking speaker at prestigious competitions such as Vienna IV and Warwick IV

As a Judge:
▫️ Two-time WSDC Breaking Judge:
Octofinal Judge, 2022
Quarterfinal Chair, 2024
▫️ Open Finals Judge, IDTL 2023
▫️ Novice Finals Chair, EuroSDC 2024 & IDTL 2024
▫️ Grand Finals Chair, WSDL Fall 2022
▫️ Broken/Chaired outrounds at over 100 competitions, including EurOpen, WHO, SANSDC, Oldham, and Red Dot
▫️ Judged over 70 international finals

As a CA:
▫️ DCA, Vietnam WSDC
▫️ Member of the adjudication core for various prestigious schools and university tournaments, including:
Schools: Oldham, AODC, AWSDC, PWSC, Transpacific SDC, and more
University: KCL Open, Kyiv Open, Zagreb Open, UCL IV, Ljubljana IV

Vladimira’s remarkable experience across all levels of debating, combined with her dedication to fostering excellence, makes her an invaluable addition to the adjudication team. Under her leadership, the event will provide participants with an opportunity to learn, improve, and gain meaningful insights into British Parliamentary debate.

👉 Last-minute registrations for CABP North Asia that is happening this weekend for 1-2 teams are still available. Send your request to [email protected].
🔍 Learn more about the CABP series: https://hubs.la/Q02YS5j20