OLYMPIAD

DEBATES
OPEN
British Parliamentary Debates Competition

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24 2ND
Presented by:
NUST Debating Society
National University of Science and
Technology
Olympiad Debates Open
ODO 24'
To
The Vice-Chancellor/ Principal/ Rector

Subject: Invitation for NUST Olympiad Debates Open

Respected Sir/Madam,

NUST Debating Society feels immense pleasure to invite you to the NUST
Olympiad Debates Open which includes a bilingual British Parliamentary
Debate Format.
The NUST Debating Society (NDS) fosters a vibrant place for eloquence and
intellectual exchange, serving as a beacon of intellectual curiosity and critical
thinking. NDS provides an opportunity for passionate speakers to showcase
their talents and engage in thought-provoking debates on a variety of themes.
At ODO, NDS promises to provide a platform for individuals to improve their
public speaking skills while also fostering an environment of open-
mindedness and courteous discourse. NDS is dedicated to promoting
inclusivity and making sure that every voice is heard, fostering an
environment in which varied ideas can thrive.
The event dates are from 29th February- 3rd March.

We eagerly anticipate your participation.

Olympiad Debates Open

ODO 24'
ODO is a sub-competition under Olympiad 24 organized by Student Affairs. It is a two-day
event, featuring two preliminary rounds on the first day and the semi-finals and finals on the
second day.
Team registration status will be confirmed upon receipt of the Olympiad and ODO
registration fee.
Each of the Urdu and English categories will have a cap of 16. The event will commence with
two preliminary rounds, followed by the announcement of team breaks to the Semi-Finals.
Allotments will follow a first-come, first-served policy.
Each team is required to appoint a team head who will act as the primary liaison with our
team, responsible for providing all necessary team details.
In case of emergencies, immediate communication with Olympiad and NDS management is
mandatory. The decisions of management will be considered final.
Adhering to NUST's punctuality standards, and strict adherence to the schedule is essential.
Participants must arrive at least an hour before ODO’s timings to prevent unnecessary
delays. Late teams will face disqualification.
Participants must carry their CNIC, institute cards, and payment proof.
Failure to comply with event rules may lead to disqualification or penalization.
NUST Code of Conduct applies to the conduct displayed on the University premises, at
NUST-sponsored activities.

All participants are prohibited from engaging in conduct resulting in or leading to,
any of the following

Abuse, Assault, Disorderly Conduct or

Threatening Behaviour. Indecent Behaviour

These include intentional or reckless acts

Engaging in disorderly or indecent conduct;
endangering, threatening, or causing
breaching of peace; or aiding, abetting, or
physical or mental harm to any person, or
luring another person to breach the peace
oneself, on University premises or at
on University premises. Any unauthorized
University-sponsored activities, or
use of electronic or other devices to make
intentionally or causing reasonable
an audio or video record of any person
apprehension of such harm including, but
while on University premises without
not limited to abusive language and/or
his/her prior knowledge/permission.
physical or verbal intimidation, harassment,
coercion

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All participants are prohibited from engaging in conduct resulting in or leading
to, any of the following

Harassment. Smoking.
It covers the following: NUST H-12 campus has been declared a
Passing remarks, placing visual or green campus therefore, smoking is
written material, aimed at a specific prohibited on University premises for
person or group to cause harm to the which a policy directive has been
person or group. issued.
Making unwanted verbal or physical
advances or explicit derogatory
statements toward individuals, that
cause them discomfort or humiliation, or
that interfere with their educational
opportunities.
Physical assault

Dress Code
Examples of inappropriate clothing include:
a. see-through or revealing garments, backless dresses, skinny fitted clothes, leggings/tights;
b. casual footwear (e.g., flip flops/bedroom slippers);
c. short pants/short skirts, knickers/shorts;
d. clothing with derogatory, offensive, and/or lewd messages either in words or pictures, or any
piece of clothing promoting racism, violence, sex, drugs, alcohol, or other illegal activities;
e. dressing in culturally inappropriate clothes to emphasize body parts (both for
males/females) may qualify as an example of Sexual Harassment by hurting/disrespecting
human feelings and emotions of others;
f. any failing in this regard will lead to disciplinary action based upon the identified penalties
as per NUST Regulations.

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 Our event will follow the rules of British Parliamentary debates, where each
team consists of 2 speakers. In the British Parliamentary format, four teams are
competing in a match:

Opening Government Opening Opposition

Closing Government Closing Opposition

The debate takes place with a motion, and two sides are formed, one for and one
against. The motion is announced 15 minutes before the start of the first speech.
Draws/Team Positions are announced just before the release of the motion.
In the British Parliamentary Debate (BP), each team consists of two speakers,
and their roles are defined as follows:

Opening Government (OG) Opening Opposition (O0)

First Speaker (PM - Prime Minister):
Initiates the debate by presenting the
government's case and defining the
motion. Focuses on setting the context,
presenting the main arguments, and
outlining the government's stance.
Second Speaker (DPM - Deputy Prime
Minister): Continues the government's
case, provides further arguments, and
often introduces new perspectives or
extensions. Also, responds to the points
raised by the Opposition.
First Speaker (LO - Leader of the
Opposition): Presents the opposing view
to the government's case, providing
counterarguments and challenges. Sets
the stage for the Opposition's stance
and raises initial rebuttals.
Second Speaker (DLO - Deputy Leader
of the Opposition): Continues the
Opposition's case, develops
counterarguments, and engages with
the government's points. May introduce
new angles or rebuttals.
 Opening Government Opening Opposition

Closing Government Closing Opposition

Closing Government (CG) Closing Opposition (CO)

First Speaker (Member of the First Speaker (Member of the

Government): Presents extensions to
the government's case, introduces new
arguments, and engages with the
arguments presented by the Opposition.
Also, may rebut some of the earlier
points.
Second Speaker (Government Whip):
Summarizes the government's case,
responds to the Opposition's
arguments, and reinforces the strength
of the government's position.
Opposition): Develops further
counterarguments, provides extensions,
and engages with the Closing
Government's case. Prepares the
ground for the final speaker.
Second Speaker (Opposition Whip):
Concludes the debate for the
Opposition, summarizes key arguments,
and reinforces the Opposition's position.
Delivers the final rebuttals.

Point of Information (POI)

In the British Parliamentary Debate, the Point of Information (POI) rule allows speakers to
offer concise questions or comments during a 7-minute speech. POIs are permitted after the
1st minute and before the 7th minute, with the 1st and last minute designated as protected
time. POIs must be brief, not exceeding 10 seconds. The speaker chooses to accept or reject
any POI request.

Adjudication Policy
Each match will be judged by a panel of adjudicators. ODO will follow an N-1 policy.
TENTATIVE
PROCEEDINGS
Proceedings and Rounds Starting Time

Day 3
2nd March 2024

Reporting Time 9:00am

Opening Ceremony 9:30am

Roll Call 10:00am

First Preliminary Round 10:25am

Lunch Break 1:00pm

Roll Call 2:00pm

Second Preliminary Round 2:25pm

Breaks Announcement 5:30pm

TENTATIVE
PROCEEDINGS
Proceedings and Rounds Starting Time

Day 4
3rd March 2024

Semi Final Round 9:30am

Final Round for English 1:00pm

Final Round for Urdu 3:00pm

Olympiad Closing Ceremony

3rd March 2024

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Registration Fee: PKR 1500 per team (For both English and
Urdu Debates) + Base amount

Registration Link: https://olympiad.nust.edu.pk/

Registration Deadline (Early Bird Discount): 11th February 2024
Registration Deadline (Regular): 21st February 2024

Further details on the base amount and registration deadlines

can be found on our Instagram: @nust.olympiad

*Note: Early bird discount is only applicable on the Base

amount for registration

Payment Method
After registering through the link provided above, participants
will be able to access their registration portals through which
they can proceed to the payments section where payment
account details and total amount can be found.

Accommodation Guidelines
Accommodations are provided to outstation participants on a
first come first serve basis. Participants can apply for
accommodation using their accounts created after registering
on our website.
CONTACT US
For any further queries and details, please contact any of the following numbers

Muhammad Muhammad Osama

Abdullah Tariq: Humayun Jadoon
0333-6854193 (Focal Person):
0331-5779905

Hamza Zeb Jadoon: Tehreem Tariq:

0332-9632257 0331-5842233

Nimra Abaid Abdullah Khan Jadoon

NUST (VP Coordination): (Director External Relations):
0316-7017978 0317-5534344
OLYMPIAD Saaram Ali Shaiza Fatima
(Director Registrations): (Director Internal Relations):
CONTACTS 0302-8666645 0324-5693696

THANK YOU
VERY MUCH
Olympiad 2024 ODO 24'