Debate League

The Ministry of Sports “Debate League” program aims to foster a thoughtful youth community that is aware of sports and cultural issues and capable of engaging in constructive dialogue. By promoting a competitive environment, the program enhances critical thinking, creativity, and respect for intellectual diversity, while shedding light on issues that contribute to societal development.

Objectives

• Enhancing participants’ knowledge and skills in the art of debate, enabling them to apply these abilities efficiently and professionally.
• Familiarizing participants with the essential elements of debate, including rules, conditions, etiquette, and fostering a scientific approach.
• Enriching participants intellectually and culturally throughout the program.
• Training and preparing university students to actively engage and excel in the competition.

Duration of the Initiative:

Four days.

Positive Impact (Indicators and Outputs of the Initiative):

• Enhancing participants’ debate skills, with a focus on developing their ability to build and support strong arguments.

• Expanding program reach by increasing participation by 1,500 young people and offering more programs across various regions of the Kingdom.

Preparation Phase:

• Preparing and planning for the successful implementation of the Debate League, including organizing workshops for participants.
• Defining the league’s objectives and developing a comprehensive program plan.
• Creating training content on the art of debate and its rules.
• Selecting and training trainers and facilitators to effectively manage the sessions.
• Conducting workshops to enhance debate techniques and argument-building skills.
• Announcing the league and facilitating participant registration.
• Preparing the necessary tools and materials for the debates.
• Selecting judging committees to evaluate the competition.

Implementation Phase:

• • Conducting training workshops and competitive debate rounds for participants.
  • Kicking off the program with an introductory session on the league’s objectives and structure.
  • Organizing competitive rounds between teams based on a set schedule.
  • Hosting the final rounds and determining the top three winners.
  • Providing constructive evaluations and feedback to participants to help improve their performance.

Post-Initiative Phase:

• Evaluating the impact and success of the initiative, and applying lessons learned to improve future programs.
• Collecting feedback from participants and trainers to assess the program’s effectiveness.
• Preparing a comprehensive report on performance, outcomes, and future recommendations.
• Following up with program graduates and offering opportunities to participate in national and international debate competitions.