YUVA’s Team Mauritius (Robotics), a group of talented and aspiring young minds, is excitedly preparing to represent Mauritius at the prestigious FIRST Global Challenge 2023. The highly anticipated international robotics competition is scheduled to take place in Singapore this October.

The FIRST Global Challenge brings together the brightest young minds from across the globe to collaborate, compete, and address some of the world’s most pressing challenges through robotics and innovation. This year, Team Mauritius is proud to join the ranks of other talented teams, showcasing their creativity, technical prowess, and commitment to making a positive impact.

Led by a passionate group of mentors and supported by YUVA, a renowned youth organisation focused on empowering young individuals, Team Mauritius (Robotics) has been rigorously preparing for this exciting challenge. The team comprises brilliant and dedicated students from various educational backgrounds who share a common goal of pushing the boundaries of innovation and problem-solving.

The FIRST Global Challenge 2023 theme, “Hydrogen Horizons,” perfectly aligns with YUVA’s mission and Mauritius’ commitment to sustainable development. Team Mauritius is determined to leverage its skills, knowledge, and collaborative spirit to address key sustainability issues facing our world today.

Through countless hours of research, design, and experimentation, Team Mauritius has developed an innovative robot capable of tackling specific challenges posed by the competition. The team’s hard work, perseverance, and dedication have truly paid off, and they are confident that their creation will leave a lasting impression on the international stage.

Speaking about the upcoming challenge, Dr Krishna Athal, the team’s mentor, expressed his confidence in Team Mauritius. “These young individuals have displayed remarkable talent and resilience throughout our preparations. We are proud to represent Mauritius and contribute to the global conversation on sustainability. This competition provides an incredible platform for them to showcase their skills and ideas, and we are excited to see the impact they make.”

YUVA’s Founder and President, Dr Krishna Athal, added, “YUVA has always been committed to nurturing and empowering the youth of Mauritius. Team Mauritius (Robotics) exemplifies the spirit of innovation and collaboration we strive to cultivate. We are honoured to support them on this incredible journey and believe that they will inspire other young Mauritian minds to pursue their passions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).”

As Team Mauritius (Robotics) gears up for the FIRST Global Challenge 2023, they are determined to leave an indelible mark on the competition. Their hard work, ingenuity, and commitment to sustainability will undoubtedly make Mauritius proud. We wish them the best of luck as they embark on this incredible journey to Singapore.

YUVA is a prominent youth organisation in Mauritius that focuses on empowering young individuals through various educational, social, and community initiatives. YUVA strives to inspire and support the next generation of leaders, fostering innovation and promoting sustainable development.

About YUVA

The FIRST Global Challenge is an annual international robotics competition that brings together young minds from around the world to tackle global challenges using innovative robotics solutions. The competition encourages collaboration, creativity, and the development of skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

About FIRST Global Challenge