Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam continues strong performance at Débat de La Haye 2026
WVR - After more than two months of intense and challenging competition, the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) team, consisting of three members Le Anh Thu (QHQT50C3), Nguyen Khanh Toan (TTQT50C3), and Bui Minh Khue (LQT50C3), has successfully advanced past the group stage of the international debate competition Débat de La Haye 2026.
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| The Diplomatic Academy team in 2026. (Photo: DAV) |
Notably, the DAV team defeated two strong opponents from Université des Antilles - Pole Martinique (France) and École Nationale de Commerce et de Gestion de Dakhla (Morocco), further asserting its position on the international stage.
The international debate competition Concours Inter-Universitaire de Débat de La Haye (known as Débat de La Haye) is an intellectual arena held annually by the Corax Foundation – a non-profit organization based in The Hague, Netherlands – under the patronage of the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) and the Institut Français in the Netherlands.
This prestigious and traditional competition sees participation from over 30 universities worldwide. It features many strong teams from top global universities such as the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, McGill University, and countries where French is an official or native language, including France, Belgium, Canada, and Switzerland.
The year 2026 marks the third consecutive participation of the Diplomatic Academy team in Débat de La Haye. In the previous two seasons, the DAV team achieved impressive results:
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| 16 teams advanced past the group stage in 2026. (Photo: DAV) |
In 2024, during their first participation, the DAV team advanced past the qualifiers and was ranked among the TOP 12 best teams of the season.
In 2025, the team again surpassed the qualifiers, achieving a higher ranking, reaching the TOP 10 overall and TOP 2 in Asia.
This year, with thorough preparation and determined spirit, the DAV team has advanced past the group stage, continuing its streak of achievements. Currently, the team is preparing for the upcoming rounds.
The team members not only represent the Diplomatic Academy but also contribute to promoting Vietnamese knowledge and culture to international friends.
It is hoped that with their resilience and continuous efforts, the DAV students will continue to achieve success, enhancing the Diplomatic Academy's position on the global education map.
