Displaced,
Not Defeated.
From a land worn by conflict yet pulsating with life — Team Sudan represents a generation that believes knowledge is a tool for building, not destruction.
More Than
A Robotics Team
Team Sudan is the official representative of Sudan in the FIRST Global Challenge — the world's largest international robotics competition. Since our first participation in 2017, we have been a beacon of hope and a symbol of the unwavering spirit of Sudanese youth.
Our team members, often scattered across continents due to challenging circumstances, come together with a shared vision: to use technology and innovation to build a better future for our homeland. We are more than a robotics team — we are a family, a community, and a movement inspiring the next generation of Sudanese leaders.
"To empower Sudanese youth with the skills and knowledge in STEM to become the problem-solvers and leaders of tomorrow."
First Global
Challenge
An annual, Olympics-style robotics competition bringing together high school students from 190+ countries. Each year, a grand global challenge becomes the theme — teams build and program robots to compete, collaborate, and innovate.
Displaced,
But Undeterred
In 2024, with Sudan ravaged by civil war, our team was scattered across nine countries. Only two students — Maab and her brother Mostafa — could secure visas to compete in Athens. They received their robot kit at a desert border crossing, just four days before the competition.
They named their robot "Azza" — meaning "honored" in Arabic — and assembled it for the first time at the venue. Despite never running a practice match, they ultimately ranked 77th out of 180 teams worldwide.
In 2025, 26 young Sudanese from 6+ countries united in Panama City, carrying a message of hope: Sudan, despite destruction, still nurtures sons and daughters who know the path to building.
"What we've built here is more than just a robot. It's a symbol of resilience and doing it no matter what. Despite everything that's happening, we're here."— Maab, Team Sudan 2024
"I'm not only representing my country. I think I'm also representing the power of education. If you believe in yourself and try more and more, maybe you'll go to a place even your imagination didn't think about."— Mostafa, Team Sudan 2024
Every Year,
A New Chapter
Eco Equilibrium — carrying a message of hope for Sudan to rise again through technology.
Robot 'Azza' — assembled in 3 days, ranked 77th out of 180 teams worldwide.
Carbon Capture challenge — a passionate team determined to do their best.
Ages 13–15, fueled by passion for STEM during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The inaugural Team Sudan — formed against all odds at the very first FGC.
Join Our
Journey
Whether you are a student interested in joining our team, a potential sponsor, or simply inspired by our story — we would love to hear from you.
Visit Our Official FIRST Global Profile