Kosovo Team Arrives in South Korea, Ready for FIRST Global Challenge 2026
07/10/2026The Kosovo team, First Kosova, represented by UBT, has arrived in Incheon, Republic of Korea, where it will compete in the FIRST Global Challenge 2026 from October 7 to 10, one of the most prestigious international robotics competitions for young people.
Among teams from more than 190 countries around the world, the six young representatives of Kosovo are now ready for the major international challenge, which this year is held under the theme “Igniting Innovation” and focuses on using technology and engineering to prevent, mitigate, and recover from wildfires.
The Kosovo team consists of Klea Hajrizi, Amar Rama, Melos Grainca, Jon Thaçi, Marta Çerkini, and Ylli Osmani, under the mentorship of Elita Hajrizi and Leona Hajrizi.