Huge congratulations to Cooper for his outstanding performance at the Power of Persuasion 2026 International Middle School Debating Championship, held from 9–10 May 2026, at Panyarat High School, Bangkok.

In this tournament, Cooper took on the crucial roles of both First Speaker and Reply Speaker for his team. He tackled multiple complex motions ranging from global issues and environmental problems to actor motions and strategic decision-making.Some of Cooper’s favorite motions from the competition included:

  1. This House believes that self-improvement culture does more harm than good to teenagers.
  2. This House would allow ex-convicts to join the police force.
  3. This House would prioritize environmental concerns over economic development in developing countries.

Thanks to his exceptional debating skills across these diverse topics, Cooper brought home several prestigious awards:Senior Top 11th Best Speaker
Senior Top 11th Best Speaker

-Top 3rd Overall Best Reply speaker
-Won 2/3 Preliminary Rounds
-Qualified for breakout rounds as the 4th-best team.
-Quarter Finalist

Excellent, Cooper! You’re truly a talented debater!