Hubballi students win two State-level Verbattle titles
Students of Sanskaar International School have, in all, secured three positions at the State-level debate and public speaking competition
Two Sanskaar International School teams secured victories at Verbattle Karnataka 2026, a prestigious State-level debate and public speaking competition for school students. The event, held in Bengaluru, saw schools from across Karnataka, including Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru, compete for the top spots. Sanskaar's two teams claimed first position and second runner-up, receiving trophies and cash prizes for their outstanding performances.
In the Beginner Debate category for Classes 3 to 6, Anay Abhijit Joshi and Rukhaiya Khuram Khatib of Class 6 emerged as the champions. Nivaan Nagaraj Naik of Class 4 triumphed in the Beginner Speech category. In the Kannada Junior Debate for Classes 7 to 10, Sakshi Shashikant Grampurohit and Vinuta Vijanagouda Patil secured the second runner-up position.
Thirty-three Sanskaar students qualified for the state-level competition after making it through the preliminary rounds in Hubballi. Upon reaching Bengaluru, they faced off against students from all over the State. The winners were greeted by their school band and honored by the school's founder-chairman, Mahendra Singhi, as well as faculty members.
School officials expressed pride in their students' achievements, highlighting the confidence of the students in expressing their ideas and defending their views with reason. They also emphasized the importance of respecting differing perspectives.
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