Bolivia Cubing Tour - Sucre 2025

Twenty competitors assembled at Unidad Educativa Monte Cristo on January 21, 2025, bringing high-stakes speedcubing action to Chuquisaca. The single-day tournament spanned 10 separate rounds across six classic disciplines, testing endurance and raw dexterity in equal measure. Local Bolivian talent was on full display as competitors chased fast marks and podium honors across every format, determined to leave an imprint on the regional circuit.

For Bolivian standout Rodrigo Ugarte, competing in Sucre, Chuquisaca, Bolivia provided the perfect backdrop for a defining performance. Ugarte stood out as a premier hometown hero across multiple brackets, mounting fierce challenges throughout the afternoon. His crowning achievement arrived in the Pyraminx event, where his focused execution and quick turning earned him a standout gold medal for the host nation against an elite field.

The Pyraminx final proved to be one of the most thrilling battles of the entire cubing competition. Ugarte secured victory with a crisp 6.36 winning average and registered a best single time of 5.29 seconds. Peru competitor Joseph Daniel Blas Sanchez kept the pressure on throughout the two rounds, finishing in second place with an average of 6.77 seconds. Gerson Matías Bohorquez Quintanilla of Bolivia locked up the third podium spot with a 10.10 mark.

Beyond his Pyraminx triumph, Ugarte made consistent visits to the awards rostrum across the board. In the traditional Rubik's Cube main event, he pushed through three rounds of 3x3 results to take second place overall with an 11.87 average, right behind Blas Sanchez who took first with an 11.54 average and a 10.28 single. Alvaro Vilacagua Marino claimed third place for Bolivia with a mark of 13.25 seconds.

Ugarte also captured silver in three additional formats, demonstrating his deep repertoire across different twisty puzzles. In 3x3x3 One-Handed, he finished second with a 22.30 average behind Blas Sanchez at 18.93, while Nelson Rodrigo Rios rounded out the podium at 42.24. Ugarte added second-place finishes in 4x4x4 Cube with a 40.94 average and 5x5x5 Cube with 1:15.58, trailing Blas Sanchez who captured wins with 36.70 and 1:13.73 respectively, with Juan José Rodas taking third in both big cube events.

The broader story of Bolivia Cubing Tour - Sucre 2025 lived in the outstanding personal milestones achieved across the venue floor. Franco Gustavo Palma Plaza delivered massive breakthroughs, taking on three events and slashing his previous personal bests across the board. He lowered his Pyraminx mark to 9.77 seconds, an improvement of 47.3 percent from 18.54, dropped his 3x3x3 Cube best by 15 percent to 19.51, cut his 2x2x2 Cube best to 5.50, and secured an 8th-place finish. Camilo Tapia Meneses competed in three disciplines, registering his first ever attempt in 2x2x2 Cube with a 13.16 single and in 3x3x3 Cube with 35.76, while trimming his Pyraminx personal best by 7.6 percent to 14.12 on the way to a 6th-place finish. Aarón Abner Escobar Michel took on four events, earning 4th in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a personal best of 40.58 and improving his 4x4x4 Cube time by 7.9 percent to 1:56.33.

A wave of newcomers also stepped up for their first WCA competition experience during the gathering. Mario Joaquín Medrano Rosales entered two events, logging his first ever attempt in 2x2x2 Cube at 4.98 seconds on his way to 5th place, alongside a first 3x3x3 Cube single of 14.72. Elvis Fabian Leaño Villca completed three disciplines, posting a 6th-place finish in 5x5x5 Cube alongside first ever marks of 12.89 in 2x2x2 Cube and 51.78 in 3x3x3 Cube. Gian Lucas Huanuco Serrudo recorded first-time marks of 43.60 on 3x3x3 Cube and 10.81 on Pyraminx, Santino Rodriguez Villaroel tackled three events with initial times of 17.21 in Pyraminx, 19.96 in 2x2x2 Cube, and 35.46 in 3x3x3 Cube, while Francisco Luis Sánchez Nolasco logged maiden attempts of 13.46 in 2x2x2 Cube and 1:01.45 in 3x3x3 Cube.

The 2x2x2 Cube bracket delivered frantic speed cubing action, where Blas Sanchez led the way with a winning average of 5.27. Mateo Segovia Padilla took the silver medal for Bolivia with a 5.53 average, closely followed by Vilacagua Marino with 5.99. In total, Bolivian competitors accumulated 12 podium positions across the tournament, proving the depth and dedication of the local community as the competitive season moves forward.