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Rushdoon Ahmed is a respected adjudicator and mentor in the Asian and international parliamentary debating circuit, known for combining analytical precision with a deeply collaborative approach. He views debate as both a competitive platform and an educational space that cultivates critical thinking, structural clarity, and intellectual curiosity. His contributions range from crafting nuanced motions to guiding debaters through strategy and comparative analysis.

Widely appreciated for his accessibility and sustained mentorship, he offers detailed feedback that extends beyond tournament rounds, treating adjudication as both evaluative and pedagogical. At NUALS Parliamentary Debate 2026, he brings this blend of rigour and approachability to the Core Adjudication Panel, shaping a competitive yet strongly educational tournament environment.

Raghav Dagar is an active member of the contemporary parliamentary debating circuit, recognised for his consistent involvement as both speaker and adjudicator. Known for a practical and grounded judging style, he emphasises clarity, logical comparison, and structured reasoning over technical flourish. His approach ensures that debates are evaluated through accessible standards that reward substantive analysis and coherent strategy.

Beyond rounds, he is appreciated for his candid engagement with participants and his willingness to offer direct, constructive feedback rooted in competitive realities. He values conversations that help debaters refine preparation, understand adjudicatory expectations, and build confidence over time. At NUALS Parliamentary Debate 2026, he brings this blend of rigour and approachability to the adjudication team, contributing to fair and transparent decisions while sustaining a competitive environment that remains strongly educational and inclusive in spirit.

Muhyuddin Ahsan is a seasoned presence in the Asian and international parliamentary debating circuit, recognised for his long-standing engagement as a speaker, adjudicator, and coach. With over a decade of involvement in debate, he brings a depth of competitive and pedagogical experience, shaped by appearances at major regional championships, international invitationals, and national circuits, as well as sustained work mentoring emerging debaters.

Known for his distinctive intellectual style and fondness for inventive motions, Ahsan combines analytical rigour with an insistence on principled comparison and argumentative clarity. He is valued for candid feedback that is deeply invested in improving how debaters think about structure, first principles, and strategic framing.

At NUALS Parliamentary Debate 2026, he joins the Core Adjudication Panel with this blend of experience, intensity, and mentorship, contributing to rigorous, transparent, and firmly rooted adjudication.

Minami Matsushima is widely recognised on the contemporary parliamentary debating circuit for her sustained excellence as both a competitor and an adjudicator across Asia and the global stage. Her repeated selection to the Finals Panel of the World Universities Debating Championship in 2025 and 2026 reflects the degree of trust placed in her abilities in the most demanding rounds.

She has chaired the Open Finals of Australs 2024 and the EFL Finals of ABP 2023 and UADC 2023, in addition to serving on Open Finals panels at major championships. As a speaker, Minami was Overall Best Speaker and a Finalist at NEADC 2023, and later ranked among the top speakers at ABP 2025 and UADC 2025, reflecting sustained excellence.

At NUALS Parliamentary Debate 2026, she brings this experience and methodological rigour to the adjudication team, reinforcing both competitive excellence and adjudicatory integrity.

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