30 January, 2026

BIS Hanoi student qualifies for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship

British International School Hanoi is proud to celebrate Minh Huy (Year 10), who has officially secured his place at the VEX Robotics World Championship 2026 following an outstanding season of competitions across Vietnam and Asia. His passion for engineering, problem solving, coding, and teamwork has distinguished him as one of BIS Hanoi’s most impressive young innovators.

The VEX Robotics Competition is one of the world’s largest and most respected STEM programmes for young learners. Each year, student teams design, build, and programme robots capable of completing complex, fast‑paced engineering challenges. Competitors are evaluated on their robot’s mechanical design, programming capabilities, autonomous performance, strategic gameplay, teamwork, and communication. Only the top‑performing teams in each region qualify for the global stage.

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Being a core member of Team SWITCH (15167A), Huy takes on the roles of coder, builder, and designer. These responsibilities require a strong mix of technical skill and creativity, as students must design, build, and program a fully functioning competition robot. Throughout the season, Huy and his teammates demonstrated remarkable commitment as they refined their robot through countless trials, strategic adjustments, and collaborative discussions.

Huy’s journey this season took him through the Northern and Southern National Qualifiers, the VEX Asia Open, and finally the Vietnam National Championship. At every event, his team impressed judges with their thoughtful design process and strong technical performance in both driving and autonomous modes. Their proudest moment came at the Vietnam Championship when they received the highly respected Excellence Award. This recognition officially secured their qualification for the VEX Robotics World Championship, which will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, from April 21 to 30, 2026.

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Huy still remembers the excitement of that moment:

“When we were selected for the Excellence Award, we exploded with joy. It meant everything to us because it guaranteed our ticket to VEX Worlds 2026.”

Reflecting on his experience, he shared how transformative the journey has been:

“Through these competitions, I learned how to solve problems more effectively, manage my time, and communicate better within a team. Taking part in VEX Robotics helped me grow more confident and more collaborative with both teammates and competitors.”

As he prepares to compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship 2026, Huy continues to demonstrate dedication, curiosity, and a genuine passion for engineering and innovation. The BIS Hanoi community is incredibly proud of his achievements and looks forward to cheering him on as he represents the school on the global stage in St. Louis this April.