Clash of wits and words
The Gavel Club of the University of Moratuwa, an affiliate of Toastmasters International, commenced the 7th volume of its flagship event, “Speech Olympiad” with its preliminary rounds falling on June 2, 2013. The event itself is one of the most anticipated events of the university, in which, contestants from every corner of the university would battle it out for the Imperial College Challenge Shield for Speech Olympiad VII!
The contest, Speech Olympiad, is organised for no other purpose than for the betterment of the communication and presentation skills of the undergraduates of the Moratuwa University
The event is reputed for its ability to uncover the hidden and unseen skills of the students which would undoubtedly aid them on their road to success. This is proven by humbly but proudly acknowledging the fact that Speech Olympiad has produced winners and finalists in contests such as the 'InterUniversity Speech Contest' and 'All Island Best Speaker Contest'.
Speech Olympiad VII the stage is yours!
Thirty seven contestants took part in
The event is reputed for its ability to uncover the hidden and unseen skills of the students which would undoubtedly aid them on their road to success
the competition, presenting 57 minute speeches in the preliminary round, out of whom the twelve best speakers were selected as semifinalists. The next step of the ladder, however, bore some extra challenge as they were required to make an impromptu speech of 12½ minutes. The strenuous task of selecting the best five of the lot was carried out by a panel of emi- nent judges comprising active and prominent Toastmasters - the best five, who would venture into the Grand Finale, and will contend to be crowned as the best public speaker of the University of Moratuwa!
The five finalists - Akshika Wijesundara of Computer Science & Engineering, Dinesh Kennedy of Transport & Logistics Management, Hasindu Siyambalape of Chemical & Process Engineering, Mohamed Yasir of Civil Engineering and Mohamed Rafidh of the Faculty of Architecture will showcase their public speaking skills at the Grand Finale on August 1 from 4.15pm onwards at the Civil Engineering Auditorium of the University of Moratuwa, in front of the dignitaries of the university, fellow undergraduates and the distinguished panel of judges comprising renowned Toastmasters.
The Gavel Club of the University of Moraruwa is the only entity operating within the university with the sole intention of the enhancement of soft skills of the undergraduates, particularly their presentation, public speaking and leadership skills. The Club provides a sound platform on which they can burnish their skills by following the internationally accepted methodologies followed by Toastmasters International.
The flagship event of the Gavel Club of the University of Moratuwa, Speech Olympiad is a spectacle not to be missed by anyone who would admire the clash of wits and words of brilliant young folks, enlightening the masses to the importance of public speaking, and brings the unheard voices and opinion to the spotlight by providing them with a stage!
Join Speech Olympiad VII on Facebook, and witness the marvelous contest of these finalists and witness, how they shall make the stage theirs!