Calgary Student Sania Grewal to Compete at World Debate Championships in UK
Calgary high school student heading to world debate and public speaking competition in UK
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Sania Grewal, a grade 12 student from Westmount Charter School in Calgary, Alberta, will represent Canada at the 2026 World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships in Bristol, UK. Competing in four categories, she aims to showcase her skills after qualifying through a top finish at the Alberta National Qualifying Tournament.
- 01Sania Grewal qualified for the World Championships after finishing in the Top 10 at the Alberta National Qualifying Tournament.
- 02She will compete in four categories: persuasive speaking, interpretive reading, debate, and impromptu speaking.
- 03Grewal previously participated in the 2025 championships in Malaysia, finishing fifth overall.
- 04Her speech coach, Jaclyn Roulston, has played a significant role in her development as a speaker.
- 05The competition runs from April 11th to 17th, 2026, and will be broadcasted at her school.
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Sania Grewal, a grade 12 student at Westmount Charter School in Calgary, Alberta, is set to represent Canada at the 2026 World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships in Bristol, UK. Competing in four categories—persuasive speaking, interpretive reading, debate, and impromptu speaking—Grewal earned her spot by achieving a Top 10 finish at the Alberta National Qualifying Tournament. This marks her second consecutive qualification for the international event, following a successful run in 2025 where she secured first place in both impromptu speaking and interpretive reading, finishing fifth overall among over 130 competitors in Malaysia. Grewal, who developed her passion for public speaking in grade eight, credits her speech coach, Jaclyn Roulston, for her growth and enthusiasm in the field. The competition will take place from April 11th to 17th, 2026, and the school community will support her by tuning into the event on a big screen at the school.
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Grewal's achievement highlights the importance of extracurricular activities in developing communication skills among students, inspiring others in her school and community.
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