Recently, I had the
privilege of participating in a thrilling debate competition organized by
Creative Academy in collaboration with Debate Network Nepal (DNN) on May 30,
2023. The event unfolded in the highly esteemed World Scholar's Debate
Championship format, with teams of three members engaging in intense
intellectual battles. The mixture of nerves and excitement in the air was
evident, as we prepared to showcase our skills and fight for victory. The
competition was centered around a clash between the "Government Side"
and the "Opposition Side." As my team and I took our places, the
weight of responsibility settled on our shoulders, driving us to deliver our
most compelling arguments.
As the competition commenced, the
moderator's voice filled the room, announcing the motion for the first round.
My heart pounded with nervous excitement as I prepared to define my team's
stance. Each time we spoke, the spotlight was on us, and we were determined to
shine the brightest with strong and persuasive arguments. During the breaks
between rounds, we took the opportunity to regroup and improve our strategies.
I took a deep sigh of relief during these short pauses due to the
nerve-wracking competition. Actually, the preparation time was the most
nerve-wracking part. I felt as though I didn’t have much to say. But, as soon
as I started speaking, I felt as confident as ever. The atmosphere in the
debate room was filled with intellectual intensity as we exchanged ideas and
countered our opponents' points. It was challenging and I was nervous to my
core.
Round after round, we passionately
presented our arguments and defended our positions. Despite the pressure, we
remained enthusiastic and confident. Our efforts were rewarded as we won all
three rounds, which filled us with immense pride and happiness. I became more
and more hopeful with every victory. Upon reaching the finals, the competition
intensified, and we found ourselves engaged in a tough battle with the opposing
team. Our final round was over. We were nervously waiting for the results to be
announced. I was very hopeful that we’d win. But I can never be too sure, can
I? The whole wait felt extremely long. Unfortunately, to add on to that, we
were informed that the results would be announced the next day due to some
unavoidable circumstances.
The result was finally being
announced. I could feel my heart beating faster with every passing second. When
the final result was announced, declaring us the winners of the competition, I
felt an overwhelming sense of pride. Reflecting on our journey, I am grateful
and proud of our team. I embraced my nervousness and just did my best
throughout the tournament. Being awarded as the ‘Best Speaker’ of the
tournament made my experience even more thrilling. The tournament was a great
learning experience and the time and dedication I spent on it was worth it. This
debate competition provided us with an opportunity to showcase our skills,
develop critical thinking abilities, and public speaking skills.
I am incredibly proud of my team's
determination and collective effort to excel. This experience has given me
newfound confidence and the belief that I can face and overcome challenges.
This experience has left a lasting impact on our academic journey, and I am
grateful for the opportunity to have participated in this event.
- Republica Gautam
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