#27 Indonesia won the votes of all three judges in the fifth round of the 2011 World Schools Debating Championships against #32 Sweden. Team Indonesia successfully defended the motion "This House Would Legalize the Sale of Human Organs", keeping the chance to advance into the knockouts alive. They stand at 2-3 at the moment with 3 more debates to go.
Usually, only teams with at least 5 victories out of 8 rounds have the possibility to reach the top 16. Indonesia has broken twice in WSDC, in 2003 and 2004, each with a 5-3 record. Last year's team matched that scoreline but did not make the cut on judge points. Ruth Gracia Nainggolan (SMA 81 Jakarta), Nudzran Yusya (SMA Modal Bangsa Aceh), Magreta Kailla Adenta (SMA 2 Tangerang Selatan) and Wisnu Aryo Setio (SMA 5 Bandung) are representing Indonesia this year. While only 3 debaters can be fielded in a match, all members of the squad can contribute in case building.
Only #4 New Zealand have the perfect record of 5 VP and 15 judge points after 5 rounds of debates in Dundee. Darkhorse #13 Netherlands, an EFL team, are among the 5 teams with 5 VP so far.
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