Encouraging news comes from the world of university debating. Sofi Esa Bela has once again achieved remarkable success by earning Best Speaker awards in two prestigious debating competitions held in 2025.
At the AU x Dipo Open 2025, Sofi secured the position of 2nd Best Speaker. The competition was organized by Argumentun in collaboration with the Undip Debating Forum and brought together outstanding debaters from various universities. This achievement reflects Sofi’s consistency in delivering sharp, well-structured, and persuasive arguments throughout the rounds.
Not stopping there, Sofi also recorded another impressive accomplishment by being named 6th Best Speaker at the Debat Mahasiswa Lintas Nusantara – British Parliamentary 2025 (DAMALIRA BP 2025). This national-level competition was organized by Argumentum Indonesia alongside the Student English Forum at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and is widely recognized as one of the most competitive university debating events in Indonesia.
These two accolades from different competitions serve as clear evidence that Sofi’s debating skills continue to grow and gain wider recognition. Truly, Sofi’s achievements are on a steady rise. Hopefully, future opportunities will further sharpen her debating talents, lead to even greater accomplishments, and inspire fellow students to pursue excellence.
Dr. Sukarjo Waluyo, S.S., M.Hum., Head of the Indonesian Literature Study Program at the Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Diponegoro, also extended his congratulations on Sofi’s achievements. He expressed his hope that this success will inspire other students to actively participate in various academic and non-academic activities within the Indonesian Literature Study Program.