Greetings, esteemed parents and supporters of the Uganda Debating Team,

We are thrilled to update you on our team’s progress at the World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) 2024 in Serbia. The competition has been fierce, and our team has shown remarkable resilience and skill throughout the rounds.

Performance Summary:

  • Round 1: Uganda vs Nepal
    Motion: This House Supports strict state secularism in Western Liberal Democracies.
    Result: LOSS (0:3)
    Our team faced a challenging debate against Nepal, discussing the merits of strict state secularism.
  • Round 2: Uganda vs Croatia
    Motion: This House Prefers a world where Truth and Reconciliation Commissions were established to deal with the aftermath of the Yugoslav Wars rather than the ICTY.
    Result: LOSS (1:2)
    The debate against Croatia was intense, with our team narrowly missing a win.
  • Round 3: Uganda vs Turkey
    Motion: This House Would ban sports betting.
    Result: WIN (3:0)
    Our team secured a decisive victory against Turkey, showcasing their strong argumentation skills.
  • Round 4: Uganda vs Tanzania
    Motion: This House Believes That New Age wellness culture has done more harm than good.
    Result: WIN (3:0)
    Another impressive win for Uganda, defeating Tanzania with a unanimous decision.
  • Round 5: Scotland vs Uganda
    Motion: This House Believes That major tourist destinations should significantly limit the number of tourists that can visit.
    Result: LOSS (0:3)
    Despite a well-fought debate, our team was bested by Scotland in this round.
  • Round 6: Uganda vs Denmark
    Motion: This House Would introduce a governmental basic income for all artists, rather than offering governmental fellowships and grants to certain artists upon application.
    Result: WIN (3:0)
    Our team bounced back with a strong win against Denmark, arguing persuasively for a governmental basic income for artists.

With 3 wins and a total of 10 ballots so far, our team is gearing up for the final two decisive rounds today:

  • Round 7: This House supports France’s exit from West Africa.
  • Round 8: Motion to be announced.

As the team heads into these crucial rounds, we ask for your continued support and prayers. The team’s dedication, hard work, and perseverance have been commendable, and they are determined to finish strong.

Let’s rally behind our debaters and send them all our positive energy and best wishes!

Thank you for your unwavering support.

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