On March 1–2, the traditional Alash debate tournament was held for the third time at Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Aktau.

A total of 42 factions with 84 debaters showcased their skills, argumentation, and persuasion techniques in front of judges and spectators. The motions covered pressing topics such as politics, ethics, and human life.

Winners of the Kazakh League:
1st place: Redzhep Zhanel & Turdzhanova Dinara — "Soңғy oyun" faction
2nd place: Nurgazy Merei (NIS) & Abaeva Ukilim — "Matrix" faction
3rd place: Auganbai Asel & Nasyrova Anelya — "A_el" faction
Best Speaker: Auganbai Asel
Best Judge: Tursynbai Nursultan

Winners of the Russian League:
1st place: Tynshimov Asanali & Karymsak Akarys — "Klakson" faction (NIS)
2nd place: Akhatov Ertai & Bakbergen Nurdaulet — "Afghanistan" faction (NIS)
3rd place: Murat Ulan & Adik Almansur — "Akusher Tsygana" faction (NIS)
Best Speaker: Tynshimov Asanali
Best Judge: Abuova Aizhan