Cyprus Cubing League Final 2026

A razor-thin margin decided the premier title on the final solve as Michael Eleftheriades secured victory in the 3x3x3 Cube at the Cyprus Cubing League Final 2026. Facing intense competition in the final round, Eleftheriades delivered a winning average of 8.03 seconds and a best single of 7.03 seconds to edge out Roman Zakoulov, who finished right behind with an average of 8.22 seconds, while Sotiris Kkaras took third place at 8.60 seconds. The narrow margin brought drama to the center stage and established the tone for a full program of speedcubing across six distinct events.

Held at Kolla in Limassol, Cyprus on March 14, 2026, the one-day WCA competition gathered 38 competitors across nine rounds of action. The gathering represented a crucial stop on the regional calendar, attracting domestic and international talent aiming for peak marks. Across every discipline, solvers tackled a wide range of official twisty puzzles, demonstrating agility and tactical precision from the opening rounds through the afternoon finals.

The 3x3 results formed the centerpiece of the tournament, drawing 37 competitors across two rounds of classic Rubik's Cube solving. Beyond taking the headline event, Eleftheriades put together a prolific day at the tables, capturing a second championship title in the Megaminx with a winning average of 1:15.21 and a best single of 1:09.66. His consistent showing across multiple platforms established him as the most decorated participant of the event.

Sprint events brought equally sharp battles, highlighted by the 2x2x2 Cube where Sotiris Kkaras took the top spot on the podium. Kkaras posted a tournament-winning average of 2.82 seconds and a best single of 1.84 seconds across two rounds featuring 31 competitors, finishing ahead of Eleftheriades at 3.49 seconds and Zakoulov at 3.78 seconds. In the Skewb, Constantinos Kapelos claimed victory among 28 entrants with an average of 4.74 seconds, holding off Eleftheriades at 5.20 seconds and Marios Kasparis at 5.72 seconds.

In the single-round contests, specialized solving styles took center stage. Marios Kasparis earned the Clock title with a winning average of 6.66 seconds and a best single of 5.50 seconds among 24 participants, finishing ahead of Ivan Valov at 7.20 seconds. The 5x5x5 Cube title went to Greece as Ilias Nikolaou assembled a winning mark of 1:02.83, setting the fastest single of the category at 50.04 seconds to top the 19-competitor field over Eleftheriades at 1:09.41.

Away from the podiums, the Cyprus Cubing League Final 2026 served as a major platform for breakthrough milestones. Sara Moberg carved out a huge improvement in Skewb, setting a personal best of 20.52 seconds that was 64.4 percent faster than her prior mark of 57.58, alongside a Clock best of 35.84 seconds. Prehaan Ghosh took a massive leap forward in the standard 3x3x3 Cube, recording a personal best of 21.64 seconds to slice 38.9 percent off his previous 35.43. Michaelangelos Apostolou also made strides in Skewb, lowering his personal mark by 38.1 percent to 13.18 seconds, while Andros Kyprianou dropped his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 39.7 percent down to 4.86 seconds.

First-time steps into new events highlighted the depth of the field throughout the venue. Kirill Prigoda took part in their first WCA competition, tackling six events and securing a best finish of sixth in Clock while posting a first attempt of 13.88 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube. Giorgos Sofroniou completed a first ever attempt in the 5x5x5 Cube with a time of 3:18.60 and achieved a personal best of 8.54 seconds in Clock, a 27.6 percent improvement. Stelios Antoniou also made a first attempt at 5x5x5 Cube with 3:28.22, while Theodosis Theodosoglou Ziagkliavos tackled his first ever attempts at 2x2x2 Cube in 5.91 seconds and Skewb in 12.89 seconds.

When the final timers stopped, the overall medal distribution highlighted a commanding performance by Cypriot competitors, who collected 16 podium places on home soil, alongside two podium spots for Greece. The well-rounded schedule demonstrated the vibrant state of speed cubing in the region, bringing together experienced champions and developing talent in an electric atmosphere. With nine rounds completed smoothly in Limassol, the Cyprus Cubing League Final 2026 concluded a memorable year of competition and set a high competitive standard for the next season.