The annual eloquence contest IChallenged 2013 commenced in Hanoi on August 1, with the participation of 18 students.

Sponsored by the Vietnam Scientific Association of Development for Talents and Human Resources (VSATH), the annual contest offers a playing field for talented students who care and have the ability of eloquence to present ideas on pressing social issues.

In the first three days of the event, the contestants will be involved in training courses on three basic skills of thinking, argumentation, and eloquence, as well as take part in team discussions.

They will have chances to exchange with experts in the field and prize-winners in previous seasons on August 4.-VNA