Sainik School Nalanda once again showcased its academic and extracurricular excellence as one of its cadets won the Best Speaker Trophy at the Nalanda District Inter-School English Debate Competition. The prestigious event was organised on the school campus in Rajgir and witnessed enthusiastic participation from leading CBSE-affiliated schools across the district.
The achievement highlights the school’s continuous focus on nurturing communication skills, leadership qualities, and critical thinking among its cadets.
The inter-school debate competition was conducted on the contemporary and thought-provoking topic “Economic Nationalism Poses a Threat to Global Stability.”
The topic encouraged participants to present balanced arguments while analysing global economic trends and their long-term implications.
A total of six reputed schools participated in the competition, with twelve students competing in the English debate.
Sainik School Nalanda
DAV Public School
Kendriya Vidyalaya, OFN Rajgir
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rajgir
Sadar Alam Memorial Secondary School
PTJM Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Rajgir
Cadet Ayush Raj of Sainik School Nalanda delivered an impressive performance marked by strong content, logical reasoning, clarity of thought, and confident presentation. His balanced arguments and fluent articulation earned him the Best Speaker Trophy, making him stand out among all participants.
Apart from the individual honour, Sainik School Nalanda also secured the overall first position in the debate competition, reinforcing its reputation for excellence beyond academics.
The competition was judged by a panel of distinguished academicians and educationists, including:
Prof. Shrikant Singh
Shahidur Rahman
Alok Kumar
Participants were assessed on multiple parameters such as:
Depth of content and subject knowledge
Logical flow of arguments
Language proficiency
Confidence and stage presence
Rebuttal skills
The event was inaugurated by Lt Col Deepak Singh Thakur, Officiating Principal of Sainik School Nalanda, who motivated the students to actively engage in debates and discussions. He emphasised that debating skills play a vital role in shaping future leaders, officers, and responsible citizens.
School authorities expressed pride in the cadet’s achievement and credited the success to disciplined training, mentorship by faculty members, and the institution’s holistic educational environment.
The victory at the district-level debate competition reflects:
Sainik School Nalanda’s commitment to all-round development
Emphasis on communication and leadership skills
Preparation of cadets for competitive national-level platforms
The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, where winners and participants were felicitated for their efforts and enthusiasm.
