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  • The European Commission would apply the U.S. DRAFT system to the first division clubs of UEFA competitions.

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    The American Draft system is a method used in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and other sports associations. This system works by allowing teams from smaller markets and those with worse results to choose their desired players first. For example, the team with the worst result from the previous season can select the best young player available and have priority over everything related to that player, while the best team from the previous season will have the last pick. Teams can trade players and draft positions among themselves at their own discretion, in exchanges where money cannot be used. The UEFA could apply the draft system in a way that differentiates by country. For instance, the best prospects from Spain would go to the draft of their country, and similarly for all the candidates from other countries. For foreign prospects from other continents, they could enter a draft designated for teams with the worst results from all of UEFA.

    Mundial Escolar de Debate 2024 · Ronda 4 · 2024-08-10

  • This house welcomes the establishment of AIN in the Olympics

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    AIN from the French Athlètes Individuels Neutres, or Individual Neutral Athletes in english, is the newly established IOC code used to represent approved individual Russian and Belarusian athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics, after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned those nations' previous designations. As individual athletes under AIN, they go through a stringent selection process by the OIC in order to participate in the games. The delegation also can't take part in the parade of nations during the opening ceremony, be listed as a delegation in the official medal tables, as well as have representations of their home country (i.e. flags, anthems, colors, etc) present during the games.

    Enchiridion British Parliamentary 2024 · Round 3 · 2024-08-10

  • This house, as a female sports league, W focus on the success of the most famous female athletes (e.g. Caitlyn Clark, Serena Williams, Marie Philip Poulin) rather than the promotion of the league as a whole.

    Svirsky Cup 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-08-10

  • This house regrets the rise of youth sports academies in the developing world (example: MLB in the Dominican Republic)

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    Many professional sports teams have academies established across the globe in order to scout and recruit young talent. For example, every single Major League Baseball (MLB) has an academy in the Dominican Republic, where over 100 active MLB players originate from.

    EDS Fall High School Tournament 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-08-10

  • The parliament believes that if Manchester City is proven guilty, it would be beneficial for English football.

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    Manchester City, the most successful English football team of the past decade, is owned by Sheikh Mansour, the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates. The club has been charged with 115 counts of fraud due to various financial regulation violations, including irregular financial reports, undisclosed salaries, and lack of cooperation in investigations. If the club is found guilty, all their championships will be stripped, and they could be relegated to the second tier of English football. It is believed that the UAE government has lobbied the UK government to acquit Manchester City of the charges.

    3rd Noiayeek Nationals 2024 · Quarter Final · 2024-08-09

  • This house would dissolve Man City.

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    Manchester City (Man City, or City) is a football club in the most prestigious English League -- the Premier League. Manchester City has recently been sued for not adhering to ethical financial practices. Namely, their management has been accused of creating shell companies to increase sponsorship income to buy better players. After the alleged financial violations, the club has won many football titles, including the premier league in a record 4 times in a row and the champions league, the most prestigious title in club football.

    Hart House Women and Gender Minorities Debating Tournament 2024 · Semifinals · 2024-08-03

  • This house would pursue the professional career, instead of collegiate sports.

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    You are a talented young athlete who just graduated high school. Based on your performance, you are ranked as top 10 prospect and professional teams have expressed interest in recruiting you. In addition, your preferred college has offered you a sports scholarship if you choose to play with their team.

    Ho Chi Minh Debate Open 2024 · Round 4 · 2024-08-03

  • This house supports the naturalization of athletes as a means to gain representatives in international sporting competitions

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    Naturalization refers to the process of changing one’s citizenship to become a citizen of a foreign country.

    Ho Chi Minh Debate Open 2024 · Round 4 · 2024-08-03

  • This house would abolish rookie drafts in favor of free agency models

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    In major American sports, rookies are required to join the official league draft to enter professional teams. This draft is typically characterized by the following: Rookies do not get to choose which team they join Rookies are given a set salary based on when they are chosen in the draft (e.g. 1st round pick, 2nd round pick) A free agency model allows athletes to negotiate their contracts directly with prospective teams. They are able to negotiate their salaries, length of stay, and other terms.

    Ho Chi Minh Debate Open 2024 · Round 4 · 2024-08-03

  • This house would boycott the Qatar Grand Prix

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    You are a Formula 1 (F1) driver who has won 7 World Driver's Championships (WDC) and is chasing their 8th WDC. As a F1 driver, you race in different parts of the world, including countries like Qatar, Hungary, Malaysia, etc. that criminalize homosexuality. However, you publicly advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. In the middle of the racing season, a newer and younger driver from a rival team had been publicly outted as gay by the media. Due to the public outting, the young driver now faces disqualification from racing in the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix and potentially any other race in countries that criminalize homosexuality.

    East Malaysia Open 2024 · Pre-Quarter Final · 2024-08-02

  • This House regrets the glorification of the 'sport ethic' in sports.

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    The Sport Ethic is a concept from sociologists Robert Hughes and Jay Coakley to explain the attitudes and actions of elite athletes. The Sport Ethic has four norms: dedication to the game above everything else; striving for distinction (aka winning); accepting the risks and playing through pain; and accepting no obstacles in the pursuit of success. Inherent in this is the idea of playing the game 'the right way' and 'for the right reasons.'

    Denning Debating Championship 2024 · Round 5 · 2024-08-02

  • This house believes that football clubs should be mandated to have half of their playing 11 to be comprised of homegrown players

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    For the purpose of this debate,a homegrown player is someone who originated from the city the club is situated in

    The 4th Annual CVS Parliamentary Debate 2024 · Round 1 · 2024-08-01

  • This house supports prominent sports clubs THS prominent sports clubs (like Manchester United) (like Manchester United) releasing their IPOs.

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    Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful football clubs globally. Manchester United first went public on the London Stock Exchange in 1991 but was taken private again in 2005 by the Glazer family. In 2012, Manchester United went public once more, this time on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), under the ticker symbol “MANU”.

    The 4th Annual CVS Parliamentary Debate 2024 · Round 1 · 2024-08-01

  • This house believes that the Old Firm should join the English Football league structure, rather than stay in the Scottish Premiership.

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    Celtic and Rangers (collectively referred to as 'The Old Firm') are the two largest football clubs in Scotland and currently play in the Scottish Premiership. 'The Old Firm' has been dominating the Scottish Premiership, and the number of attendees at their home games are equal to the rest of the top two divisions of Scottish Football League combined. For the purpose of this debate, ‘The Old Firm’ is offered to join the English Football league structure, entering initially in the English Premier League.

    Glasgow European Universities Debating Championships 2024 · ESL Quarterfinals · 2024-07-31

  • In a wealthy country that is not internationally competitive in a sport, This house believes that the athletic board of the sport should focus efforts on recruiting talented athletes through a fast-tracked naturalization process from abroad to compete for the Olympic team.

    Waterloo Online Summer Open 2024 · Quarterfinals · 2024-07-27

  • This house believes that the FIDE should abolish the Woman Grandmaster title.

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    Grandmaster is a title awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in competitive chess based on the player's relative rating (ELO) which is determined by playing other players. It is a lifelong title and is the highest title a chess player can obtain other than becoming World Champion. The great majority of grandmasters are men. The Woman Grandmaster is a similar title awarded only to women, with lower requirements. It can also be earned by winning the Women's World Championship.

    Waterloo Online Summer Open 2024 · Round 5 · 2024-07-27

  • This House Would ban sports betting.

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    Sports betting is a form of gambling where people bet money on the outcome of sports events (eg. horse races, boxing matches, the FIFA World Cup). This includes but is not limited to wagering on who will win or lose a match, the margin of victory, the statistical performance of a single player or team, etc.

    Serbia World Schools Debating Championship 2024 · Round 3 · 2024-07-22