Madagascar Wins Bronze Medal at International Robotics Competition in the USA

Yo, check it out! Team Madagascar has climbed the podium once again and snagged the third-place spot at an international robotics competition in the United States. We totally rocked the stage and proudly waved the national flag at the FIRST Global Challenge 2017 "H2O Flow" in Washington DC, where over 160 countries battled it out. Guess what? We brought home the shiny bronze medal for the international Journey Sophia Kovalevskaya award. How cool is that?

Our journey during this competition was off the charts, from the prep work in Madagascar to the grand finale. Believe it or not, we only jumped into the robotics game six months ago! But hey, our perseverance and killer documentation skills paid off big time and led us straight to that glorious medal.

Let's not forget the financial struggles we faced back home in Madagascar during the preparation phase. We reached out to potential sponsors, but nobody seemed to get what we were cooking up. Thankfully, when FIRST Global saw the fire in our eyes, they decided to cover 100% of our travel expenses. Talk about a lifesaver!

Oh, and we can't leave out the connectivity issues that plagued our robot on the first day of the competition. It forced us to rebuild the darn thing almost from scratch the night before Day 2. Picture this: we schlepped through the streets of Washington, lugging a massive cardboard box containing our robot for miles. It was like a scene straight out of an action movie!

Winning the bronze medal at the FIRST Global Challenge 2017 "H2O Flow" is an epic achievement for Team Madagascar. We've shown the world that our young team has what it takes to go head-to-head with the best from around the globe. This incredible triumph is a testament to our dedication, determination, and ability to conquer any obstacle.

We hope our success inspires other talented young Malagasy minds to dive into the world of robotics and pursue their dreams. Big shoutout to all those who supported us throughout this incredible journey. We can't wait to tackle new challenges in the realm of robotics, so stay tuned for more mind-blowing adventures from Team Madagascar! Peace out!