Port Louis, 25 August 2024 – YUVA Mauritius is proud to announce that a team of five talented students, accompanied by two dedicated mentors, will represent Mauritius at the prestigious FIRST Global Challenge 2024, an international robotics competition to be held in Athens, Greece, next month.

This global event, which promotes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, will bring together teams from over 190 countries to collaborate and compete in a series of robotics challenges.

The Mauritian team is composed of the following students:

1. Shayaan Neetoo (14 years old) – St Mary’s College

2. Sohail Jugbandhan (17 years old) – UWC Atlantic

3. Navneet Heerah (17 years old) – Sir Leckraz Teelock SSS

4. Yushmita Sinanun (16 years old) – Sir Leckraz Teelock SSS

5. Tooshti Beesoony (16 years old) – Royal College Port Louis

Guiding the students in this ambitious endeavour are two mentors from YUVA Mauritius:

            •          Dr Krishna Athal (36 years old) – Executive Director, YUVA

            •          Devesh Takoor (23 years old) – STEM Education Mentor, YUVA

The FIRST Global Challenge is more than just a competition; it is a platform where young minds from across the globe come together to solve real-world problems using robotics and teamwork. This year’s theme, “Olympics of Robotics,” aims to inspire youth to apply their knowledge and creativity to address global challenges such as climate change, energy efficiency, and sustainable development.

Dr Krishna Athal, Executive Director of YUVA Mauritius, expressed his pride in the team’s selection: “This is a remarkable opportunity for our young students to not only showcase their talents on an international stage but also to engage with like-minded peers from around the world. YUVA Mauritius is committed to empowering the next generation of leaders in technology and innovation, and we are confident that our team will make Mauritius proud.”

The Mauritian delegation will depart for Athens on 23 September to participate in the event, which is scheduled from 25 to 29 September. The team has been rigorously preparing for the competition and is eager to represent their country with distinction.

YUVA Mauritius extends its gratitude to all sponsors, supporters, and well-wishers who have contributed to making this participation possible. The organisation also encourages the public to follow the team’s journey and cheer them on as they compete in this global challenge.

For more information, please contact:

Devesh Takoor
STEM Education Mentor
Phone: 5251 2721
Email: secretariat@yuva.info

About YUVA Mauritius

YUVA is a leading NGO in Mauritius dedicated to youth development and empowerment. Since its inception, YUVA has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills, education, and opportunities available to young people in Mauritius and beyond. For more information, visit www.yuva.info