Ahmedabad Side Events 2026

An 8.27 winning mark set the standard on August 29, 2026, anchoring a tournament defined by measured precision and steady pacing. Hosted at Sambar Cafe in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IN, Ahmedabad Side Events 2026 offered a focused look at how relentless stability overtakes isolated fast turns across six demanding puzzles. From the flagship Rubik's Cube to specialized secondary disciplines, every competitor faced the challenge of sustaining form over multiple attempts without letting variance disrupt their standings in the final tally.

The 3x3 results proved how crucial balanced execution remains under tournament pressure. Divyaansh Khatri captured the 3x3x3 Cube title with a decisive 8.27, demonstrating a steady rhythm that held off strong challenges from across the field. Trishan Gupta earned the runner-up position with a 9.74 mark, while Aaryan Shah secured third place on the podium with a 10.40 finish. All three solvers showcased the disciplined turn efficiency required at a major cubing competition.

Divyaansh Khatri delivered a remarkably reliable presence throughout the day, claiming podium positions in five of the six scheduled categories. Beyond his victory in the main puzzle, Khatri earned second place in Clock with a 10.84 and second place in Square-1 with an 11.79. He added third-place finishes in Megaminx at 56.64, Pyraminx at 4.53, and Skewb at 6.79, turning Ahmedabad Side Events 2026 into an impressive display of multi-event endurance.

Sukant Koul matched that high standard of consistency by securing two gold finishes. In the Clock event, Koul clocked an unmatched 4.52 to take first place ahead of Khatri and Prina Simariya, who placed third with an 11.64. Koul also mastered the technical shifting demands of Square-1, winning the event in 9.47, as Naksh Baman rounded out that podium in third with a 15.57 finish.

The Megaminx contest delivered the closest margin of the tournament, highlighting how vital each fluid transition is on larger puzzles. Trishan Gupta claimed victory with a 51.86, narrowly edging Sukant Koul, who took second in 51.97. Meanwhile, Anas Jethva demonstrated rapid turning to win Pyraminx in 2.54, leading Nishit Chauhan, who finished second in 4.12. In Skewb, Neev Pallav Shah took the top spot with a 6.24, narrowly ahead of Nishit Chauhan in 6.36.

Away from the top of the podium, several competitors made substantial progress on their personal records at this WCA competition. Kiaan Patel delivered a remarkable Skewb personal best of 6.85, an improvement of 59.4 percent over his previous best, alongside a 26.64 mark on the 3x3x3 Cube. Udayanshu Biswas cut his Skewb personal best by 42.2 percent down to 6.48 while also lowering his Clock personal best to 16.22 across five events. Maahir Manthan Patel improved his Pyraminx personal best to 7.01, a 41.7 percent reduction, while Dhvanit Vaghela advanced his 3x3x3 Cube best to 10.72 and his Square-1 best to 45.62.

Other dedicated speedcubing participants embraced new events with impressive ambition. Samarth Ankitbhai Patel tackled five events in his first WCA competition, recording his first ever attempt at Megaminx in 5:41.00 and finishing eighth in Square-1. Arya Vyas also debuted, recording a first ever attempt of 11.97 in Pyraminx and 22.12 in 3x3x3 Cube. Jash Khatod completed a first ever attempt in Megaminx of 1:26.29 to secure fourth place, while Aarya Ritesh Joseph logged official first attempts in Pyraminx at 21.93, Megaminx at 4:49.11, and Skewb at 51.93.

The collective performances across Ahmedabad Side Events 2026 illustrated the breadth of speed cubing talent in the region. With 18 podium spots claimed by Indian competitors, the one-day gathering concluded with strong foundational results across all six disciplines. The focus on balanced execution rather than singular moments provided a true showcase of competitive mastery that sets a high bar for the rest of the 2026 calendar.