Inter-House English Debate Competition 2026

Sainik School Nagrota successfully conducted the Inter-House English Debate Competition for both Junior (Classes VII–IX) and Senior (Classes X–XII) categories on 29 April 2026 at the Lakshya NDA Hall. Each House—Chenab, Jhelum, and Sindh—fielded two participants in both categories, showcasing remarkable confidence, critical thinking, and oratory skills. 🔹 Debate Topics:
Junior Category: “Global Oil Reserves and Power Politics: Does Energy Control Define World Leadership?”
Senior Category: “From Conventional Battles to Hybrid Warfare: Are Shifting Tactics Making Wars More Dangerous?”
🔹 Jury Members:
Capt (IN) Shibu Devasia, Principal, Sainik School Nagrota
Mr. S. Rajagopalan, Former PGT English & Senior Master
Ms. Chandrika, PGT English, APS Nagrota
🏆 Results:
Junior Category:
🥇 Chenab
🥈 Sindh
🥉 Jhelum
Senior Category:
🥇 Jhelum
🥈 Sindh
🥉 Chenab
The Principal, Capt (IN) Shibu Devasia, lauded all participants for their excellent performance and emphasized that debating is a vital component in shaping confident, articulate, and analytical future military leaders.
👏 Congratulations to all participants for their spirited performances!