Meet Andy Cullinan: The First Debater to Win Both EUDC and ABP | Indian Debating League Podcast

What does it take to win two of the most competitive university debating championships in the world — back to back?

In this episode of the Indian Debating League Podcast, we sit down with Andy Cullinan, student at Trinity College Dublin and Convenor of The Hist, to talk about his historic wins at:
🏆 EUDC 2024 (European Universities Debating Championship)
🏆 ABP 2025 (Asian British Parliamentary Championship)

Andy is the first person ever to win both EUDC and ABP — two top-tier international debating tournaments with vastly different formats, judges, and regional cultures.

In this conversation, we explore:
→ His strategy and mindset going into each tournament
→ How he adapts across debating formats and global regions
→ What it means to lead one of the world's oldest debating societies, The Hist
→ Why communication, structure, and preparation still win over style
→ Advice for aspiring international debaters from Asia, Europe, and beyond
→ How to build chemistry with different debate partners
→ What it takes to perform under pressure — and keep winning

Andy was also named Best Speaker of the Final at ABP 2025 — a rare and significant achievement, especially in a field of 100+ teams from across Asia.

Whether you're a student debater, coach, educator, or just someone passionate about competitive public speaking — this interview offers real insight into what it takes to operate at the highest levels.

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