The Harbour School 7th Grader Delivers Standout Performance at the 2026 Asia Junior Debate Championships
- Student Wins
THS Development Team, January 2026
On 24-25 January 2026, The Harbour School Grade 7 student Hugo Earnshaw-Saran achieved outstanding results at the 2026 Asia Junior Championships - Debate (Winter Edition), an international online debating competition for young debaters across the Asia-Pacific region.
Competing against more than 150 students from countries including Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and India, Hugo earned several major speaker awards. He was named Co-2nd Best Speaker overall, Co-Overall Best Speaker in Northeast Asia out of 91 speakers, Co-Overall Best Speaker in Hong Kong, and 2nd Best Speaker in the 12-and-Under category. Hugo and his team also advanced to the Under-14 Semifinals, demonstrating strong teamwork and consistency throughout the competition.
Hosted online using the Junior World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC) format, the Asia Junior Championships – Debate (Winter Edition) is regarded as a premier event for emerging young debaters in the region. Hugo’s performance reflects confidence, critical thinking, and advanced public speaking skills developed through debate beyond the classroom.
Congratulations to Hugo on this impressive achievement!
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