Prepared Motions for Asia Junior Championships - Debate (Summer Edition) 2026
21 August 2026
Preparation begins now.
With the Asia Junior Championships – Debate (Summer Edition) 2026 taking place on 05–06 September 2026, the release of the prepared motions marks the beginning of the final stage of preparation. Teams can now start researching the issues, discussing different perspectives, and developing their cases ahead of tournament day.
Across the tournament, debaters will be challenged through rounds that demand adaptability, critical thinking, and clear communication, alongside prepared rounds that reward depth of research and thoughtful case development. The prepared motions released below are intended to encourage early engagement and careful consideration of the issues at hand.
We look forward to seeing how teams approach these motions, refine their ideas, and bring their arguments to life when the Asia Junior Championships – Debate (Summer Edition) 2026 begins.
Motion
This House would ban wealthy individuals from becoming national leaders (e.g. President, Prime Minister)
Info
For this debate, a wealthy individual refers to a person with significantly higher financial resources compared to an average person in society.
