In their debut appearance at the prestigious FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship 2025 (FTC), a student team from Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted achieved two remarkable milestones: winning the most competitive division and securing the overall runner-up title alongside a global alliance.

FTC is the world’s premier robotics competition for high school students, founded by the U.S.-based organization FIRST. Known for promoting STEM education and teamwork among global youth, the tournament attracts elite teams from across the world.

Representing Vietnam for the first time, team GreenAms 24751 made history by winning the Edison Division, considered the toughest of the four divisions. They formed a high-performing alliance that defeated top contenders to claim Vietnam’s first-ever division championship cup at FTC.

The team then advanced to the global playoff stage, forming an international alliance with one team from the U.S. and another from India. Demonstrating exceptional collaboration and composure, the alliance reached the championship final and was named Finalist Alliance – FTC World Runner-up 2025.

According to STEM expert Do Hoang Son, this result marks an unprecedented achievement for a Vietnamese school-based robotics club.

"This is by far the most outstanding performance by any Vietnamese high school robotics team on the global stage," he said. "FTC is one of the most challenging and prestigious competitions for students worldwide."

Ms. Tran Thuy Duong, Principal of Hanoi - Amsterdam High School, called the victory a deeply meaningful gift as the school celebrates its 40th anniversary.

"This proud and inspiring moment showcases how our students are lighting up the world’s intellectual stage with the name of our school," she said.

She emphasized that this success is the "fruit of years of dedication and perseverance" by both teachers and students, the strong support of parents, and favorable policies from national and local authorities.

"It’s a strong motivation for us to further develop education in robotics and science and technology, aligned with Resolution 57-NQ/TW on national breakthroughs in innovation, science, technology, and digital transformation," Ms. Duong affirmed.

Thanh Hung