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Accra Open 2023

What it took to break at this edition, what was set and who set it.

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2023

From 2 tabs, newest Accra Open 2023.

How many points did it take?

13points were safe
in 2023

Across the last 2 editions with a figure, the middle was 13 (13, 13, newest first). The last team in averaged 75.1 speaks in 2023.

What will they set?

Out of 22 past motions with a topic, from 2 editions.

How many teams, and how many break?

12of 31 teams made the open break
in 2023

Field strength: Below Average in 2023, from the ratings of the debaters who went.

Past motions

2 editions with motions on record, newest first.

Accra Open 202311 motions
  1. Round 1THP a world framed according to determinismPractise this motion
  2. Round 2THS the rise of genetically engineered living organismsPractise this motion
  3. Round 3THS the use of force by ECOWAS In Restoring Democracy In Niger *Practise this motion
  4. Round 4THO a widespread adoption of cryptocurrency in developing countries*Practise this motion
  5. Round 5THBT the East African Community should recognize the statehood of SomalilandPractise this motion
  6. Round 6THW Ban All ZoosPractise this motion
  7. Round 7TH prefers a world in which Killmonger defeats T'ChallaPractise this motion
  8. Partial finalsTHP a world where Odo.AI is widely usedPractise this motion
  9. Semi- FinalsTHW break up DisneyPractise this motion
  10. Novice FinalTHBT, instead of adopting preventative measures for climate change, states should re-divert all existing environmental funding to geoengineering projects.Practise this motion
  11. Grand FinalsTH, as Ghana, Would Apply To Join BRICS PlusPractise this motion
Accra Open 202111 motions
  1. Round 1TH as developing states will oppose the US dollar as the global foreign reserve currency.Practise this motion
  2. Round 2THBT the European Parliament should approve the proposals.Practise this motion
  3. Round 3TH, as a collective youth movement, would set up a new political party rather than join the existing predominant political partyPractise this motion
  4. Round 4THBT the ongoing process decolonization should include actively disempowering religions that were imposed on the country during colonialismPractise this motion
  5. Round 5THBT delusional popular belief serves more good than the contrarian truth.Practise this motion
  6. Round 6THW Boycott the Google PlaystorePractise this motion
  7. Round 7THR the glorification of suffering as part of the path for artistic/intellectual success in mediaPractise this motion
  8. SemifinalsTH, as the Bretton Woods Institutions (International Monetary Fund, World Bank) would actively support El-Salvador's proposed Bitcion-as-a-Currency legislationPractise this motion
  9. Novice SemifinalsIn countries where abortion is legal and accessible, THW allow fathers to opt out of legal obligations and rights to an unwanted child if the mother chooses to not abort.Practise this motion
  10. Novice FinalTHR the celebration or commemoration of persons who fought for or helped attain independence in African States as ''founding fathers".Practise this motion
  11. Grand FinalTHBT African States should extend dual citizenship to members of the African Diaspora including the right to vote and contest public office, regardless of the ability to satisfactorily trace their roots.Practise this motion

The break, year by year

The points that were safe, the last team in and how many broke, at each edition with results.

YearSafe on (points)Last team in (speaks)Open break
20231375.112 of 31
20211377.510 of 32

Every break in 2023

  • Open break12 teams
  • Novice break4 teams

How speakers score here

Speaker averages, what finishing high has taken, and the top speeches at this edition.

average speaker score, 2 editions
76.2
where most speakers land
73.8 to 78.6
average at tournaments of similar strength
74.2

What finishing high has taken

  • Top speaker81.6
  • 10th speaker80.3
  • 20th speaker76.9

Median speaker average at each finishing spot, 2 editions.

Similar-strength tournaments

  • Macau Debate Open 202675.6
  • Tilburg Open 202675.3

Top speeches

DebaterSpeechMotionScore
RedactedCOOWTH prefers a world in which Killmonger defeats T'Challa82
Jonathan A.COMOTHW Ban All Zoos82
🇬🇭 Abdul F.OGDPMTHS the use of force by ECOWAS In Restoring Democracy In Niger *81
Ella G.OODLOTH prefers a world in which Killmonger defeats T'Challa81
Jacquline B.CGMGTHW Ban All Zoos81
🇬🇭 Abdul F.COOWTHBT the East African Community should recognize the statehood of Somaliland81
Super N.COOWTHW Ban All Zoos81
Terkpertey A.COMOTHBT the East African Community should recognize the statehood of Somaliland81
Michelle A.COMOTH prefers a world in which Killmonger defeats T'Challa81
Terkpertey A.COMOTHO a widespread adoption of cryptocurrency in developing countries*81
Terkpertey A.CGMGTH prefers a world in which Killmonger defeats T'Challa80
Terkpertey A.OOLOTHW Ban All Zoos80