Debating Battle

Should Korea hold the Next Olympics?

Freestyle debating structure

My first argument is…….. I object, .……

In my opinion…….. I disagree because……..

I firmly believe that…….. I strongly object! …….

Formal debating structure

Agreement Team
I believe that it would be good for Korea to hold the next Olympics.
There are several reasons for this.

Firstly……….

Secondly………..

Lastly………..

Disgreement Team
I believe that Korea should not hold the next Olympics.

There are several reasons for this.

Firstly……….

Secondly………..

Lastly………..

Agreement Team
The other team has said that Korea should not hold the Olympics.

They think that………………

I think that they are wrong, and I want to refute their arguments.

Firstly……….

Secondly………..

Lastly………..
Disgreement Team
The other team has said that Korea should hold the Olympics.

They think that………………

I think that they are wrong, and I want to refute their arguments.

Firstly……….

Secondly………..

Lastly………..

Expressing Agreement

My first Argument is

My next argument is

I firmly believe that

In my opinion

I think that

I think you should consider

I definitely think

Expressing Disagreement
I object

I strongly object

I disagree

My opponent is not considering that

You are absolutely wrong because

I totally disagree

I disagree with that statement

Agree Team
Ideas to get you started

-Children who play/do sports get better marks in school

-Sports can help us become more organized and disciplined

-Olympics can teach about teamwork

-Olympics help encourage many young people to participate in sport

-Tourists can bring business to some places

-Holding the Olympics adds to a country’s prestige

-The Olympics brings people together

-It can inspire young people

-You can feel national pride

-Korea can become more well known internationally

-Young people can learn about sportsmanship

-It is educational for young people to know about many sports

-Many Olympic athletes can be good role models

-Young people can learn about different countries

-Korea building companies are good at building new venues

-Young people will see much more sports on Television

Disagree Team
Ideas to get you started

-Expensive sports are only for the rich

-Some Olympic events are not important and should be removed

-Many coaches are unfair

-Sports can influence personality in a bad way

-Intellectual activity is better and more important than physical

activity

-Olympic athletes are put through terrible physical/mental strain

-Many brands associated with the Olympics don’t promote health

-Many competitors receive serious injuries competing in the Olympics

-Sports makes people too competitive

-Olympic stars are bad models for young people to follow

-Olympics today are more about making money than taking part

-The Olympics nowadays is too commercial

-Some Olympic events have the danger of riots

-Hosting the Olympics puts great strain on a country

-People in the local neighborhood can be affected

-Tourists can overcrowd and put strain on country residents