ENKATECH #6985 – Our International Success Journey Continues!
As ENKATECH #6985, together with our 12 students and 3 mentor teachers, we had the pride of representing our country on an international platform by participating in the New York City Regional FRC competition, held at the Fort Washington Armory in the United States between April 9–12, 2026.
In this prestigious competition, where 51 teams competed, we finished the tournament in 4th place as a result of our qualification matches, which we carried out with great dedication, disciplined work, and a strong team spirit, and we achieved the success of being selected for the 2nd alliance.
Our team further proved its competence in design and engineering on the international stage by winning the Industrial Design Award with our robot, which successfully combines aesthetics and functionality in engineering. It was our greatest source of pride to represent Türkiye in the best possible way at this event, where our students showcased their knowledge and skills in science, technology, and engineering.
This process was not only a competition experience but also an important journey of growth for our students. Being in the United States provided them with the opportunity to closely experience different cultures, gain a global perspective, and expand their vision by interacting with international teams.
As part of this experience, we were also honored to visit the Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in New York on April 13, 2026, where we had the privilege of meeting Consul General Mr. Muhittin Ahmet Yazal. During our visit, we shared information about our team’s work, our achievements, and the STEM-focused projects we carry out in our country, while also benefiting from his valuable insights.
Months of intense effort, countless trials, late-night production sessions, and a team spirit that never gives up… This achievement is truly a reflection of the spirit of the FIRST Robotics Competition: collaboration, innovation, perseverance, determination, and continuous improvement.
Next up is the FRC World Championship, which will take place in Houston, Texas, between April 29 and May 2. As ENKATECH #6985, we are continuing our preparations at full speed to represent our country in the best possible way on the international stage.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our team members, our dedicated mentors who guided us with great commitment, our school for its continuous support, and our sponsors who believed in us and contributed to our journey.
This journey does not end here—because we are not just building robots, we are shaping the world of tomorrow.
