# World Robot Olympiad Venezuela 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-robot-olympiad-venezuela-2026
> Updated: 2026-10-03T17:53:29.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

The national finals of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Venezuela 2026 have commenced at the Círculo Militar de Caracas. The competition, themed ‘Robots Meet Culture,’ features 257 participants from 12 states who are using technical knowledge to promote the country’s cultural heritage.

Following eight regional qualifiers held throughout September, 90 teams have qualified for the finals. The initiative is part of the ‘Semilleros Científicos’ National Program, which aims to foster early scientific vocations. The qualifying teams intend to represent Venezuela at the international competition scheduled for December 2026 in Puerto Rico.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Venezuela prepares for major athletic events and hiking expeditions

Venezuela prepares for major athletic events, including the Caracas Rock 2026 race with 17,000 runners and a series of hiking expeditions in the Carabobo high valleys.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-prepares-for-major-athletic-events-and-hiking-expeditions

### 2026-09-17: WRO Venezuela 2026 national robotics finals begin in Caracas

The WRO Venezuela 2026 national robotics finals have begun in Caracas, featuring 257 participants from 12 states competing to integrate technology with cultural heritage preservation.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wro-venezuela-2026-national-robotics-finals-begin-in-caracas

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