About Harvard College Debating Union
The Harvard College Debating Union (HCDU), established in 1892, is one of the most distinguished and historic debating societies in the world. Renowned for its legacy of intellectual excellence, HCDU has produced diplomats, global leaders, and championship-winning debaters who embody Harvard’s commitment to critical inquiry and public service. With a strong presence at prestigious forums such as the World Universities Debating Championship and involvement in international training initiatives, HCDU continues to set the global benchmark for competitive debating.
About Indian Debating League
As India’s largest Public Speaking and Debating community, IDL provides a unique space for students to engage in respectful debates to refine their critical thinking skills and articulate their opinions effectively. Through our joint efforts with 175+ prestigious universities and debate coaches from 13 + countries, IDL is shaping the next generation of student leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
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Student community of 92,800+ students across Debating leagues and Public speaking programs, with participation from nearly 1050+ Schools across the country on the Competitive Leagues
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With partnerships across Internationally acclaimed coaches, IDL has enabled global student wins at Columbia, Stanford, Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Oxford Union, LSE Invitationals and many more.
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Regional Invitationals Hosts for Harvard College World School Debates, Oxford Union, Cambridge Unions, and World individual Debate and Speech Championship (WIDPSC)
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Deeply embedded in the school ecosystems with Alignment to Life Skills Programs sought out by Top School brands in India