On November 3, 2024, Narxoz University hosted the annual ZHAS BUYN CUP IX debate tournament, organized by the student club TEO. The tournament brought together 19 factions and 38 freshmen who competed in APF and Lincoln-Douglas (LD) formats, discussing important topics related to Kazakhstan's internal and external economy, as well as the electoral system. Participants had the opportunity to delve into issues concerning the country's development, contributing to their growth as responsible citizens and future leaders.
Graduates of TEO were invited as judges to objectively evaluate the tournament, carefully analyzing the teams' performances and helping participants improve as speakers and debaters. Narxoz University's support underscores its commitment to developing the debate movement and the importance of fostering youth initiatives aimed at enhancing critical thinking, argumentation, and public speaking skills among students.
Tournament Results
1st Place – "Gul Aga" faction (Akan Dilnara, Lesbek Beksultan)
2nd Place – "Senator" faction (Eszhan Asem, Junisbayeva Tolganai)
3rd Place – "Gladiator" faction (Kalbay Nurtas, Yelmuрат Aidana)
Best Speaker – Sakh Asel.
1st Place – "Gul Aga" faction (Akan Dilnara, Lesbek Beksultan)
2nd Place – "Senator" faction (Eszhan Asem, Junisbayeva Tolganai)
3rd Place – "Gladiator" faction (Kalbay Nurtas, Yelmuрат Aidana)
Best Speaker – Sakh Asel.
The ZHAS BUYN CUP IX tournament has become an important platform for implementing student initiatives and growing the debate movement at the university level. Participants demonstrated a high level of preparation, argumentation skills, and teamwork, gaining valuable experience for future achievements in debates and public activities.