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The “ABU Robocon 2025 Ulaanbaatar” took place from August 22-26, gathering teams from across Asia and Pacific to compete in engineering skills, creativity, and teamwork. The tournament unfolded in three stages: Zone Defense, Quarterfinals, and the Knockout Stage, leading to a thrilling finale.
Zone Defense Stage
Teams were divided into zones, where they battled for a place in the quarterfinals.
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Japan and Cambodia stood out with two wins each.
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Vietnam, Mongolia 1, Hong Kong, Mongolia 2, Malaysia, and Indonesia secured key victories.
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Teams such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Fiji were unable to advance further.
| Zone | Seed | Country | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Seed 1 | Vietnam | 1 |
| A2 | Seed 2 | Mongolia 1 | 1 |
| A3 | Seed 3 | Hong Kong, China | 1 |
| B1 | Seed 1 | Cambodia | 2 |
| B2 | Seed 2 | Mongolia 2 | 1 |
| B3 | Seed 3 | Nepal | 0 |
| C1 | Seed 1 | Japan | 2 |
| C2 | Seed 2 | Malaysia | 1 |
| C3 | Seed 3 | Sri Lanka | 0 |
| D1 | Seed 1 | Indonesia | 2 |
| D2 | Seed 2 | India | 1 |
| D3 | Seed 3 | Fiji | 0 |
| E1 | Seed 1 | Thailand | 2 |
| E2 | Seed 2 | Egypt | 0 |
Quarterfinals
Eight teams reached the quarterfinals, including group winners and top second-place finishers:
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Japan, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Mongolia 2, Hong Kong, and India.
This stage set the tone for the knockout battles, with closely contested matches determining the semifinalists.
| № | Winner of | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group A | Japan |
| 2 | Group B | Cambodia |
| 3 | Group C | Thailand |
| 4 | Group D | Indonesia |
| 5 | Group E | Vietnam |
| 6 | Rank 1 (2nd place) | Mongolia 2 |
| 7 | Rank 2 (2nd place) | Hong Kong, China |
| 8 | Rank 3 (2nd place) | India |
Knockout Stage & Grand Final
The knockout stage brought high-level competition and decisive victories.
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Quarterfinals: Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Mongolia 2 advanced.
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Semifinals: Japan defeated Vietnam (12-9), while Hong Kong overcame Mongolia 2 (9-6).
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Grand Final: Japan edged past Hong Kong (12-9) to claim the championship title.
Final Results
In the end, Japan claimed the championship title, defeating Hong Kong, China in the final. Hong Kong, China secured the 1st runner-up position after an impressive run, while Vietnam and Mongolia 2 finished as strong 2nd runner-ups, showcasing remarkable talent and innovation throughout the competition.
