Hey there, folks! Exciting news coming your way from Pune! The FIRST Tech Challenge India Championship 2024-25 has kicked off with a bang at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Boxing Stadium in Mhalunge, Pune. This is one of India’s biggest robotics competitions for school and junior college students, and it’s drawing quite the crowd.
We’re talking 60 teams from all over India, as well as participants from Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, and the UAE. Yep, this is a truly global competition, folks!
The opening ceremony was a star-studded affair, with big shots from the academic and industrial sectors in attendance. We’re talking Dr. Siddharth Jabade, Vice Chancellor of Vishwakarma University, Padma Shri Pramod Kale, Vishwanath Sastry, Pragati Chauhan from Circana, and many more. These folks highlighted the importance of competitions like the FIRST Tech Challenge in helping students build confidence, enhance their knowledge, and develop crucial life skills.
This year’s challenge, ‘Dive’ Powered by Qualcomm, features the game ‘Into the Deep’ Powered by RTX. Participants have been using their STEM skills to design and build robots that can explore underwater ecosystems. The competition format involves alliances and strategic gameplay, leading up to the grand finale on March 2, 2025, where the champion team will represent India at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, USA.
But wait, there’s more! This event is all about inclusivity and representation. Teams from rural schools, state-run institutions, and even hearing-impaired students are taking part, showing the event’s commitment to accessibility and equal opportunity.
And let’s not forget the support and sponsorship for these young innovators. Major sponsors like Qualcomm, John Deere, Dow, RTX, Bajaj Auto Ltd., and the InfinityX STEM Foundation have sponsored robotics kits to help students from all backgrounds participate. It’s all about building future innovators and inspiring young minds to explore careers in technology, engineering, and robotics.
So, there you have it, folks! The FIRST Tech Challenge India Championship is in full swing, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting and inspiring event for all involved. Stay tuned for more updates as the competition heats up!
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