🏆 Sri Lanka's Omar Hazari Wins World’s Largest Student Public Speaking Championship

Sri Lankan student Omar Hazari from Royal College has won the English Speaking Union International Public Speaking Championship (IPSC) 2026 held in London. • Global Milestone: Competed against 19 national finalists at the Grand Final in London, emerging victorious in a world championship featuring over 160,000 participants aged 20 and under from 45 countries. • Historic Back-to-Back Win: Marks the second consecutive global victory for Sri Lanka at the IPSC, following Sashane Dassanayake’s championship win in 2025. • Winning Performance: Delivered a speech titled "Invisible" on overcoming bullying, praised for clarity, originality, and audience engagement, securing first place ahead of runners-up from Romania and Uganda.