Goa Shines at Codeavour 7 India Nationals; Teams Qualify for Internationals in Jakarta

Goa Shines at Codeavour 7 India Nationals; Teams Qualify for Internationals in Jakarta 🌟
Goa continues to make a strong mark in the field of student robotics and innovation, with impressive performances at the Codeavour 7 India Nationals held at GITAM Deemed to be University on 11th and 12th April 2026.
A total of 10 teams from Goa participated in the Nationals after qualifying at the Codeavour 7 Goa Regionals, held on 22nd March 2026 at Saraswat Vidyalaya Mapusa and organised by FTC Team TechInfinity #25005. Three additional teams had also qualified for Nationals but could not travel to Nationals.
Strong Representation Across Tracks
Out of the 10 participating teams:
● 3 teams competed in Track 1 (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
● 7 teams competed in Track 3 (Robo Soccer/Football)
All teams showcased remarkable dedication, technical skills, and strategic thinking.
🏆 Achievements at Nationals
Goa teams delivered commendable results:
● Track 1 (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) A team from Union High School Chimbel Tiswadi consisting of Miss Upasana Kumari (Std. VIII) and Miss Kavita Rathod (Std. IX) won a Consolation Award, earning qualification for the international stage.
● Track 3 (Robo Soccer/Football)
○ 🥉 3rd Place: Team PRATHAM Botz – Mast. Vedang Anay Kamat and Miss Surabhi Shubhesh Manerikar (Std. VI) from Saraswat Vidyalaya Mapusa
○ 4th Place: Team NYANO NINJA – Ashwin Atul Shirodkar and Aryan Atul Shirodkar from Sarvodaya Educational Society’s High School Curchorem
○ Team GOAN YODDHA – Miss Akshavi Ashok Gaonkar, Miss Arushi Arun Sawant and Mast. Shanveek Mukesh Gaunkar from PES’s New English High School, Digas-Panchwadi, has also qualified for Codeavour 7 Internationals.
All 4 teams have secured their place at the upcoming international competition.
🌍 Road to Internationals
The above 4 teams from Goa have now qualified to represent India at the Codeavour 7 Internationals, scheduled to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, in May 2026.
Community Mentorship
The teams from NYANO NINJA and GOAN YODDHA was trained on robot construction, driving and control skills, and PCB soldering by Mast. Dhruv Sameer Salgaonkar, who is a student of Saraswat Vidyalaya (Mapusa) from Std. IX. Dhruv is a member of the FTC Team TechInfinity #25005, representing Goa at the FIRST Tech Challenge India Nationals since 2024.
🏫 Wide Participation Across Schools
The Goa contingent represented a diverse group of institutions, including:
● Union High School Chimbel Tiswadi
● Saraswat Vidyalaya Mapusa
● PES New English High School Digas-Panchwadi
● Shree Mahalasa Narayani High School, Verna
● Sarvodaya Educational Society’s High School Curchorem
● KLE International School Belagavi
🤖 Robotics as a Sport
These achievements once again highlight the emergence of robotics as a competitive sport, where success demands:
● consistent practice
● teamwork and coordination
● strategic thinking
● resilience under pressure
Notably, students from Goa continue to excel at national and international levels without access to large coaching institutions, reflecting the strength of grassroots efforts by schools, mentors, and parent-led initiatives.
🚀 The Journey Ahead
The qualifying teams are now actively preparing for the international stage while simultaneously working on:
● travel arrangements
● passport and visa processes
● fundraising efforts to support their participation
Their journey reflects not just technical excellence, but also determination, community support, and a shared vision to place Goa prominently on the global robotics map.
About Codeavour: Codeavour is an international AI, coding, and robotics competition that encourages students
to solve real-world problems through innovation and technology, while promoting collaboration, creativity, and global exposure.