Kuwait's Valtech Squad Secures Judges' Commendation at VEX World Robotics Tournament in Texas
In a massive win for Kuwait, the Valtech team from the Women's Cultural and Social Society snatched the Judges' Award in the High School Category at the 16th VEX World Robotics Championship 2025, held in Texas, USA. This jaw-dropping victory against a whopping 1,200 teams from a staggering 60 countries screams loud about Kuwait's mushrooming talent in the realms of robotics and innovation.
The Kuwait University and the Public Authority for Youth released a joint statement on Friday, celebrating the victory. The championship, one of the globe's largest robotics competitions, has been a stage for showcasing the world's finest robotics talent for years.
The award-winning Kuwaiti squad comprised high school prodigies Mohammed Al-Bannai, Fajr Al-Maqhawi, and Yousef Al-Tamimi. They had a powerhouse support system back in Kuwait from Yousef Al-Obaid, Wedad Reda, Mohammed Al-Ali, and team leader Latifa Al-Marzouqi.
The Judges' Award is a big deal, presented to teams that ace teamwork, problem-solving, engineering design, and presentation skills, even if they don't take home other top prizes. The judging panel raved about Valtech's unwavering commitment, imaginative engineering solutions, and knack for teamwork.
The statement underscored the crucial role played by Kuwait University's Department of Computer Science at the College of Science, in tandem with the Public Authority for Youth, the Ministry of Education, and strategic partners like Zain Kuwait and Al-Sayer Group. These partnerships provided the team with rigorous training and mentorship, turning them into formidable robotics and AI powerhouses.
Next week, Kuwait will make its debut at an elementary-level robotics seminar held alongside the VEX championship. This marks Kuwait's first foray into the elementary-level competition.
This triumph serves multiple purposes:
- Boosting Kuwait's International Reputation: This win signifies the team's remarkable skills and dedication on the global stage, demonstrating Kuwait's ascendancy in international robotics competitions.
- Teamwork, Innovation, and Collaboration: The Judges' Award is given to teams that excel in teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving. Valtech's victory showcases their ingenious engineering solutions, teamwork finesse, and collaborative spirit.
- Importance of Collaboration and Support: Valtech's success is the result of a potent collaboration involving Kuwait University, the Public Authority for Youth, and the Ministry of Education, with strong support from the private sector partners like Zain and Al-Sayer Group. This illustrates the importance of infrastructure and private sector backing in nurturing technological prowess among Kuwaiti youth.
- Promoting STEM Education: This victory stands as a testament to the impact of specialized programs in equipping Kuwaiti youth with technological skills and the savvy to excel in the digital age. It underscores the role educational institutions play in fostering innovation, competition, and collaboration.
The victory of the Valtech team from the Women's Cultural and Social Society at the 16th VEX World Robotics Championship 2025 in the High School Category, showcasing their exceptional skills, serves as a significant step in promoting STEM education and self-development. In light of their triumph, the Kuwait University and Public Authority for Youth have expressed their support for sports and education-and-self-development initiatives, highlighting the importance of collaboration and support in nurturing a new generation of innovators in both sports and technology fields.
