News Center- The Afghan Girls Robotics Team, also known as the Afghan Dreamers, announced Thursday that 13-year-old Ghazal, a member of the team, won two medals at the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge, an international robotics competition held in Athens, Greece, between 26-29 September 2024.

The team, an all-girl robotics team from Herat, Afghanistan, was denied visas to participate in the competition by the authorities of Greece. Ghazal (13) was able to participate in the competition because she lives in Europe.

“Ghazal, the youngest member of our team, participated in the competition held in Athens, the capital of Greece, and was able to win two medals among teams from over 190 countries,” the team wrote in a Facebook post.

“Despite many challenges this year, our youngest member, 13-year-old Ghazal, stepped up as captain and represented us with immense courage and determination.

“Her journey to the competition was nothing short of inspiring, as she took on the role of driver and captain, showcasing the resilience and brilliance of Afghan girls. We couldn’t be prouder of her remarkable efforts. Here’s to the future of innovation and the unstoppable spirit of our youth!”