Kieara Patodi and Naevah Mehta of NMAJS PYP Class 6A shone at the prestigious South Asia Junior Debate Championship 2026 in the Under-13 category.

The championship brought together approximately 40–80 teams and over 120–250 speakers from across South Asia and beyond, making it a highly competitive international platform for young debaters.

Demonstrating exceptional critical thinking, confidence, and collaboration, Kieara and Naevah secured an impressive Overall 3rd Position in the U-13 category after the preliminary rounds.

Their individual performances were equally commendable:

• Kieara Patodi – Ranked 13th in the U-13 Speaker Tab with a speaker score of 71.0
• Naevah Mehta – Ranked 26th in the U-13 Speaker Tab with a speaker score of 70.5