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    The document discusses how debating involves structured argumentation and persuasion through verbal exchange of ideas in a competitive format similar to sports. While not physically exerting, debating shares aspects of strategy, rules, preparation and teamwork with sports, and cultivates important skills like critical thinking, public speaking, and understanding diverse viewpoints. Some major international debate tournaments are the World Schools Debate Championships and World Universities Debating Championships.

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    The document discusses how debating involves structured argumentation and persuasion through verbal exchange of ideas in a competitive format similar to sports. While not physically exerting, debating shares aspects of strategy, rules, preparation and teamwork with sports, and cultivates important skills like critical thinking, public speaking, and understanding diverse viewpoints. Some major international debate tournaments are the World Schools Debate Championships and World Universities Debating Championships.

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    Debating is a

    sport.
    Debating is a fascinating intellectual
    pursuit that combines elements of
    competition, communication, and
    critical thinking.
    While it doesn’t fit the traditional
    definition of a physical sport, it shares
    some similarities with sports in terms
    of strategy, teamwork, and skill
    development.
    Definition
    Sport: Typically involves physical exertion, skill, and competition.
    Debate: Involves structured argumentation, logical reasoning, and
    persuasion. Participants engage in verbal battles of ideas.

    Sport-Like Aspects of Debating


    Competition Preparation and Training
    Rules and Formats Adjudication

    Differences
    Physicality
    Objective Outcome
    Teamwork
    Importance

    Debating cultivates critical thinking, public


    speaking, and research skills.
    It encourages respectful discourse and
    understanding of diverse viewpoints.
    Debaters often become effective
    communicators, leaders, and advocates.

    5
    What is the importance of
    debating in society?

    Critical Thinking and Problem- Confidence Building


    Solving Leadership Development
    Effective Communication Intellectual Rigor and Rigorous
    Understanding Diverse Viewpoints Examination
    Civic Engagement and Democracy Entertainment and Intellectual Stimulation
    Education and Lifelong Learning Legacy and Historical Impact
    WHAT ARE THE FAMOUS DEBATE
    TOURNAMENTS IN THE WORLD?

    WSDC WUDC
    There are also debate
    tournaments in the Philippines

    Philippine Schools Debate Championship (PSDC)


    National Asians High School Debate Championship (NAsHDC)
    Asian British Parliamentary (ABP) Debate Championship Philippines
    National Debate Championship
    Philippine Intercollegiate Debating Championship (PIDC)

    4
    Join debate tournaments,
    there is a debate
    community out there.

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