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?
- International Relations23%
- Technology3 of 22
- Economics3 of 22
- Environment2 of 22
Out of 22 past motions with a topic, from 2 editions.
Practise International Relations motionsLesson: Generating arguments
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
- Round 1THP a world framed according to determinismPractise this motion
- Round 2THS the rise of genetically engineered living organismsPractise this motion
- Round 3THS the use of force by ECOWAS In Restoring Democracy In Niger *Practise this motion
- Round 4THO a widespread adoption of cryptocurrency in developing countries*Practise this motion
- Round 5THBT the East African Community should recognize the statehood of SomalilandPractise this motion
- Round 6THW Ban All ZoosPractise this motion
- Round 7TH prefers a world in which Killmonger defeats T'ChallaPractise this motion
- Partial finalsTHP a world where Odo.AI is widely usedPractise this motion
- Semi- FinalsTHW break up DisneyPractise this motion
- Novice FinalTHBT, instead of adopting preventative measures for climate change, states should re-divert all existing environmental funding to geoengineering projects.Practise this motion
- Grand FinalsTH, as Ghana, Would Apply To Join BRICS PlusPractise this motion
Accra Open 202111 motions
- Round 1TH as developing states will oppose the US dollar as the global foreign reserve currency.Practise this motion
- Round 2THBT the European Parliament should approve the proposals.Practise this motion
- Round 3TH, as a collective youth movement, would set up a new political party rather than join the existing predominant political partyPractise this motion
- Round 4THBT the ongoing process decolonization should include actively disempowering religions that were imposed on the country during colonialismPractise this motion
- Round 5THBT delusional popular belief serves more good than the contrarian truth.Practise this motion
- Round 6THW Boycott the Google PlaystorePractise this motion
- Round 7THR the glorification of suffering as part of the path for artistic/intellectual success in mediaPractise this motion
- 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
- 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
- Novice FinalTHR the celebration or commemoration of persons who fought for or helped attain independence in African States as ''founding fathers".Practise this motion
- 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.
| Year | Safe on (points) | Last team in (speaks) | Open break |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 75.1 | 12 of 31 |
| 2021 | 13 | 77.5 | 10 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
| Debater | Speech | Motion | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redacted | COOW | TH prefers a world in which Killmonger defeats T'Challa | 82 |
| Jonathan A. | COMO | THW Ban All Zoos | 82 |
| 🇬🇭 Abdul F. | OGDPM | THS the use of force by ECOWAS In Restoring Democracy In Niger * | 81 |
| Ella G. | OODLO | TH prefers a world in which Killmonger defeats T'Challa | 81 |
| Jacquline B. | CGMG | THW Ban All Zoos | 81 |
| 🇬🇭 Abdul F. | COOW | THBT the East African Community should recognize the statehood of Somaliland | 81 |
| Super N. | COOW | THW Ban All Zoos | 81 |
| Terkpertey A. | COMO | THBT the East African Community should recognize the statehood of Somaliland | 81 |
| Michelle A. | COMO | TH prefers a world in which Killmonger defeats T'Challa | 81 |
| Terkpertey A. | COMO | THO a widespread adoption of cryptocurrency in developing countries* | 81 |
| Terkpertey A. | CGMG | TH prefers a world in which Killmonger defeats T'Challa | 80 |
| Terkpertey A. | OOLO | THW Ban All Zoos | 80 |