Hijjawi Faculty Students Achieve Notable Results at the National Sumo Robot Competition SUMOCONTEST 2026

The Hijjawi Foundation extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to the students of Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology – Yarmouk University on their outstanding participation in the National Sumo Robot Competition (SUMOCONTEST 2026) and their impressive results, which reflect the students’ technical skills and capabilities in robotics, programming, and innovation.

The competition was organized by Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) and brought together more than 850 participants from various universities and educational institutions. The event featured strong competition among participating teams and provided an opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills in robot design, programming, and control, while applying their technical knowledge in a practical environment.

Yarmouk University participated in the competition with five teams of students from Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology. The participating students delivered strong performances throughout the competition, with several teams advancing to the knockout rounds.

The participating students included: Sara Al-Bader, Ibrahim Rababa, Saif Ershid, Suhad Al-Naddaf, Ahmad Ababneh, Abdulrahman Idris, Mohammad Omar, Sadin Al-Omar, Omar Awawdeh, Ammar Al-Hajj, Anas Al-Zoubi, Yazeed Shreideh, Mohammad Anaqreh, and Alaa Al-Nawashi.

Team Tesla advanced to the Round of 64 in the competition, marking the team’s first participation in the event. The team consisted of Sadin Al-Omar, Abdulrahman Idris, and Mohammad Omar. This achievement reflects the students’ strong technical capabilities and their ability to apply their skills in national robotics competitions.

Team Robotics also advanced to the Round of 128, with team members Ibrahim Nabil, Sara Al-Bader, Omar Awawdeh, Anas Al-Zoubi, and Ammar Al-Hajj. This achievement builds on Team Robotics’ previous participation in several Sumo Robot events and competitions, where the team achieved notable results and placements, further strengthening its presence and experience in the field through continued participation in technical competitions.

The students’ participation was supported by the Hijjawi Foundation, reflecting its commitment to supporting students of Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, enhancing their practical and applied skills, and encouraging their participation in technology competitions and events that provide opportunities to develop their experience and apply their knowledge in real-world competitive environments.

The Hijjawi Foundation takes great pride in all the participating students, appreciating their efforts and strong performance throughout the competition. The Foundation congratulates them on these achievements and wishes them continued success and excellence as they further develop their skills and pursue more accomplishments in upcoming national and international competitions.

Congratulations to the students of Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, with our best wishes for continued achievement, innovation, and excellence.