Winners Of Robotics Olympic 2025 : Kazakhstan Wins Again!

कझाकस्तानच्या राष्ट्रीय रोबोटिक्स संघाने पनामा येथे झालेल्या ‘फर्स्ट ग्लोबल चॅलेंज 2025’ स्पर्धेत सलग चौथ्यांदा विजेतेपद मिळवून इतिहास रचला आहे. 190 देशांमधील संघांमध्ये स्पर्धा करताना त्यांनी सर्वोच्च दोन सुवर्ण पुरस्कार जिंकले.

Panama City, Nov. 1: Kazakhstan’s national robotics team has achieved a new milestone, winning its fourth consecutive world championship at the FIRST Global Challenge 2025 in Panama City. Competing among 190 national teams, the Kazakh students claimed both the Grand Challenge Award (Gold) and the Albert Einstein Award (Gold) — the two highest honors of the prestigious international competition.

This year’s theme, “Eco-Equilibrium,” centered on solving global environmental challenges and preserving biodiversity. The Kazakh team’s innovative robot, capable of removing ecosystem barriers and deploying biodiversity units with precision, achieved the highest possible score, earning acclaim for its technical mastery and sustainable design.

The 2025 team included Rashat Dosymzhan, Daulet Iliyas, Alikhan Orynbasarov, Madiar Asetuly, and Nurasyl Tursymbayev from Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS), Almaty–Medeu, guided by Dulat Baytulenov, Nurdaulet Dosmagambet, and Asylbek Murzakhmetov.

“We have proven that Kazakhstan is a country of intellectual potential and high technologies,” said Asylbek Murzakhmetov, head of the USTEM Foundation, noting that every year new students represent the nation at this global platform.

Supported by the Daryn Scientific and Practical Center, USTEM Foundation, Alem.AI, and Cannect.AI, the victory builds on Kazakhstan’s earlier wins in Geneva (2022), Singapore (2023), and Greece (2024) — confirming the country’s standing as a world leader in STEM education and robotics innovation.

Armenia’s ArMath Team Earns Second Place

Armenia’s ArMath team achieved a proud second-place finish at the championship. Representing ArMath Engineering Makerspaces, the team included David Ghazaryan, Onik Hakobyan, Vanik Manukyan, and Mari Ohanyan.

ArMath, Armenia’s national engineering education program, is implemented by the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE) with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia.

Team Kenya Celebrates Historic Third Place

Team Kenya made history by finishing third overall at the 2025 FIRST Global Robotics Olympiad, marking its best-ever performance on the world stage. The event, held at the Panama Convention Center from October 29 to November 1, 2025, brought together the brightest young minds from over 190 countries.

Kenya’s robot impressed judges with its efficiency, innovation, and teamwork, earning the students a well-deserved place on the winners’ podium after nine years of consistent participation.

Team mentor Kevin Gitau said the achievement proves that African innovation can thrive and win on the global stage.

Panama’s Minister of Tourism, Gloria de León, commended the competition’s impact, noting, “This event goes beyond competition — it inspires new generations to pursue science and robotics.” Marvin Castillo, President of FUNDESTEAM, added that seeing youth from around the world collaborate on the “Eco-Equilibrium” challenge “planted a seed of change and cooperation for the future.”

Over 20 awards were presented to teams for robot performance, STEM advocacy, and international collaboration — reinforcing the FIRST Global mission to unite youth through science and innovation.

At Success Education Society, Taloja, such global achievements stand as a powerful reminder of how innovation and education can transform futures. The Society remains committed to nurturing young minds through hands-on learning, creativity, and collaboration, empowering students to become tomorrow’s global problem-solvers — just like the world champions of the FIRST Global Challenge.