BINUS Debate Teams Maintain Strong Performance at Gadjah Mada Eloquentia Pre-NUDC 2025

The Gadjah Mada Eloquentia Debate Competition is a debate competition that consists of four competitions, two of them are Pre-NUDC (National University Debate Competition) and Pra-KDMI (Kompetisi Debat Mahasiswa Indonesia). Both competitions welcome university students or their equivalents, and are held in two different languages–Pre-NUDC in English and Pra-KDMI in Indonesian. The competitions took place online via Zoom from April 12 to 13, 2025. Carrying forward their earlier accomplishments in the Ganesha Open 2025, BINUS University’s lionhearted Debate Teams continued to excel as they courageously competed against tough opponents in pursuit of victory. 

Following their exceptional achievements at the Ganesha Open 2025, the BINUS Debate Teams delivered another impressive result, further expanding their previous success. Four dedicated debaters represented BINUS University, divided into two remarkable teams: BINUS – BINUS A, which consists of Beyounce Lorraine A. Guingab and Lalu Gede Danny Wiranata, who competed in Pre-NUDC,  and BINUS – BINUS B, which consists of Kania Chiara Safina and Jolin Chai, who competed in Pra-KDMI. 

Despite the high level of competition, BINUS University’s debaters demonstrated outstanding performance and achieved notable results. BINUS – BINUS B team, which consists of Kania Chiara Safina and Jolin Chai, secured the 1st place for the Kategori Pratama (Novice Category) in the Pra-KDMI competition, proving themselves as the best debaters in the competition. Moreover, Kania Chiara Safina also achieved the Best Speaker at the Grand Final Stage for the Kategori Pratama (Novice Category), a testament to her excellence. Beyounce Lorraine A. Guingab from BINUS – BINUS A also stood out by earning the title of 6th Novice Best Speaker in the Pre-NUDC competition, highlighting her remarkable performance in the competition.

With yet another impressive performance, BINUS University continues to strengthen its reputation in debate competitions. The team’s success at the Gadjah Mada Eloquentia Pre-NUDC and Pra-KDMI 2025 underscores the dedication and competitive spirit that define all of BINUS University’s debaters. Going forward, greater challenges and victories will undoubtedly await them on their journey ahead.