2026 UBC FALL HST

At the recently concluded 2026 UBC Fall High School Tournament, VDA debaters delivered outstanding performances across both the Senior and Junior divisions, demonstrating strong preparation, impressive in-round execution, and excellent teamwork.

From claiming the championship title to advancing to the Top 8, semifinals, and finals, our students showcased the results of their dedication and consistent training. More importantly, we witnessed their continued growth in critical thinking, communication, and adaptability under pressure.

These achievements represent more than just competition results. They reflect the hard work, determination, and courage each debater brings to the table. Let’s take a look back at some of the highlights from this tournament and celebrate all of our VDA debaters!

🎉 Congratulations to all VDA debaters on their outstanding performances at this tournament!

Senior Division

A huge congratulations to Eaton Li, who took home the Championship title! 🏆

In addition, five VDA debaters — Esther Lin, Sylvia Zhu, Kieron Bhatt, Melody Duan, and Kalan Xie — successfully advanced to the Top 8!

Our students also achieved impressive individual speaker rankings:

• Esther Lin – 3rd Overall Speaker
• Eaton Li – 8th Overall Speaker
• Kalan Xie – 10th Overall Speaker

Junior Division

Our Junior debaters also delivered fantastic performances!

• Sophia Jia advanced to the Final and earned 9th Overall Speaker.
• Panshul Mishra Jaiman and Emma Sun both advanced to the Semifinals.

Congratulations once again to all our debaters for their hard work and achievements!

Congratulations to all VDA debaters on their outstanding achievements at the UBC Fall HST!

Whether standing on the podium or pushing themselves beyond their limits in the competition, every effort deserves recognition, and every step forward is worth celebrating.

This is only the beginning of an exciting competition season! We look forward to seeing everyone take the lessons and experience gained from this tournament, continue to challenge themselves, push their boundaries, and achieve even greater success in the upcoming competitions!

See you at Peach State!

LET’S GO VDA!!! 💪🏆