DEBATE LEAGUE

Country

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Implementing Entity Name

Ministry of Sport – Deputyship of Sport & Youth Affairs, represented by

the General Administration of Youth Activities

Relevant Minister /Head of Entity

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud, Minister of Sports.

Duration of the Initiative

Four days.

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.

Positive Impact

Outcomes:

• 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.

Stages Of Implementing The Initiative

Preparation Phase….. Implementation Phase…..Post-Initiative Phase

– Preparing and planning for the successful implementation of the Debate League, including organizing workshops for participants.

– De­ning 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.

Preparation Phase….. Implementation Phase…..Post-Initiative 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.

Preparation Phase….. Implementation Phase…..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.