US Overpowered by Kazakhstan's Student Team in International Competition
The Gang of Skilled Students from the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics in Almaty Grab Third Place at the FIRST Championship 2025
In a stunning display of engineering prowess, the outstanding students from the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics (aka NIS) based in Almaty, Kazakhstan, secured third place at the prestigious FIRST Championship 2025. This world-renowned robotics competition hosted over 50,000 student participants from 110 countries, including the remarkable team Cristobal from Kazakhstan.
Cristabol snatched the fancy Inspire Award, which shines a light on teams showcasing top-tier engineering solutions, strong leadership, and a team spirit that can inspire others. Team member Alfiya Baiyzhakyp shared some insight about their extraordinary journey to this triumph, stating that it all started at local and regional stages. Cristabol had earlier clinched the gold at First Global by constructing a robot for collecting products and energy.
Alfiya elaborated on the grueling journey to the world stage, explaining that the arduous preparation and substantial financial resources made Halyk Bank's support pivotal. Halyk Bank was more than pleased to back such gifted young minds, as they fuel innovative ventures and nurture a new generation of groundbreaking thinkers.
Halyk Bank bestowed their support upon Cristobal, alongside a sense of pride in witnessing the young people display their unwavering determination, immense effort, talent, and intellect—all leading them to international acclaim. This win is a glaring testament to the nation's readiness to put Kazakhstan on the map in the global tech community. The NIS is more than just a prestigious school; it's a crucible where future engineers, innovators, and leaders are cultivated.
The FIRST Championship is built on the foundation of nurturing the next wave of engineers and programmers who will be responsible for drafting inventive solutions. The robots designed by these young participants perform basic functions that will eventually be key to future manufacturing. The Cristabol team is not just riding on this victory; they're continuing to grow their skills and passing on their knowledge to others. Their immediate goal is to prepare a new generation of schoolkids ready to conquer global challenges in engineering and programming.
Many of these victorious young minds are already dreaming of careers in technology and eager to contribute to Kazakhstan's scientific and technological evolution. So here's to Cristobal, the embodiment of grit, passion, and intelligence – the future of our world!
As they continue to hone their skills in technology and self-development, the members of Cristobal from the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics plan to inspire the next generation of schoolchildren in sports and engineering. The third-place win at the FIRST Championship 2025 not only places Kazakhstan on the global tech map but also showcases the school's commitment to education-and-self-development and sports.
