International Written Debate Championship (IWDC)
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# Wribate Open 2026
Think Better. Write Better. Debate Better.
An international online written debating competition where ideas compete on merit—not on who speaks the loudest. Students worldwide research, reason, and write their way through structured, evidence-based debate.
## A debate for the written mind.
The Wribate Open brings together students from colleges and universities to debate today’s most important issues through reasoned arguments, evidence, and respectful disagreement.
Unlike traditional debates that reward speaking speed, Wribate rewards thoughtful analysis, structured writing, and persuasive reasoning.
Participants compete asynchronously—free to research, think critically, and submit well-crafted arguments from anywhere in the world.
Pool Prizes: $1000
About Wribate: https://wribate.com/wribate-faqs.html
Why Participate
## Skills that outlast the competition.
01 Develop critical thinking and persuasive writing.
02 Strengthen research and analytical skills.
03 Engage with students from diverse backgrounds.
04 Receive expert evaluation on your arguments.
05 Build a portfolio of published debates.
06 Earn certificates and recognition.
Code of Conduct:
## Argue hard. Stay honourable.
Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
01 Respect opposing viewpoints.
02 Support claims with reasoning or evidence.
03 Avoid plagiarism.
04 Use AI only as an aid — submitted arguments must be in your own words and style.
05 Avoid personal attacks or offensive language.
06 Meet all submission deadlines.