Goa has etched its name in the global STEM arena by achieving a milestone at the World STEM & Robotics Olympiad (WSRO) – International Championship 2025–26 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Teams from Goa won awards in all three events they participated in, demonstrating excellence across robotics, automation, and algorithmic thinking.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant hailed the Goan contingent for their incredible performance.
“I congratulate our talented students and their dedicated mentors for this outstanding achievement at the World STEM & Robotics Olympiad. Winning awards on an international platform is a proud moment for Goa and reflects the growing strength of STEM education in our state.”
Yogesh Kerkar, Managing Director, Qurious Mind Infotainment Pvt. Ltd., said: “This is a historic and deeply proud moment for Goa. Securing awards in all three events at an international platform like WSRO reflects the calibre of our students and the dedication of their mentors.”
The Core Team Member, WSRO, further added: “Building on this momentum, Qurious Mind is proud to announce that we are all set to host the WSRO National Competition in Goa next year.”
Following are the competitions and prize-winners:
3rd Prize – Line Follower
Students: Manish Mahadev Gawandi, 2. Nirbhay Manoj Talkar, Mayank Sandeep Kavathankar.
Team: Pradnya High School
Mentor: Prasad Gadekar
4th Prize – Industry 4.0
Student: Mast Vedang Kamat
School: Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa
Mentor: Anay Kamat
5th Prize – YS Algorithms
Student: Mast Ian Nunes
School: St. Bartholomew’s High School, Chorao
Mentor: Vincent Toscano
6th Prize – Line Follower
Student: Mast Dilraj Dilip Kavthankar
Team: Pradnya High School
Mentor: Prasad Gadekar
Participation: Industry 4.0
School: New English High School, Digas Panchwadi
Mentor : Atul Shirodkar
