Fiji Nationals 2025

New Zealand standout Chris Mills authored a flawless clean sweep across the board, capturing all six tournament titles including a commanding 6.65 second average victory in the 3x3x3 Cube. Held at the Tokatoka Resort in Nadi, Fiji on November 9, 2025, the one-day gathering proved to be a vibrant festival of speedcubing. While the international elite set a blistering pace at the tables, the heart of the tournament beat through an influx of local newcomers who stepped onto the official stage for the very first time.

A total of 42 competitors gathered for Fiji Nationals 2025, taking on eight rounds of action spanning six diverse disciplines. The official 3x3 results saw the field narrowed across three rounds, culminating in an electrifying final where Mills posted the weekend low single of 5.55 seconds. Australia claimed the silver medal courtesy of Tyler Williams, who maintained strong form throughout with an average of 9.07 seconds, while Liam Wadek took bronze for New Zealand with a 10.83 mark.

The broader cubing competition highlighted intense regional rivalries alongside significant personal milestones. Beyond the standard Rubik's Cube, the roster featured short-format tests alongside complex puzzles requiring specialized dexterity. Mills and Williams engaged in a persistent battle for top honors, trading fast turns across every event, but the Kiwi remained untouched on the top step. Over the course of the day, New Zealand collected ten podium placements, while Australian solvers secured eight positions inside the top three.

The 2x2x2 Cube offered a high-speed sprint across 21 competitors, where Mills secured victory with a 2.45 average, bolstered by a 1.21 single. Williams followed closely behind in second place with an average of 3.25 seconds, while Patrick Kleverlaan of Australia earned third with a 3.94 average. In the Skewb, Mills took gold with a 3.83 average, Williams secured silver at 4.85, and Australia rounded out the podium as Tom Noble claimed bronze with a 6.99 mark.

Behind the familiar names on the podium, this WCA competition was defined by a surge of first-time entrants discovering the international circuit. Soham Ronav Ram tackled five events on the day, securing fourth place in the 2x2x2 Cube and recording maiden official marks of 44.75 in 3x3x3 One-Handed, 1:20.39 in 4x4x4 Cube, and 9.78 in Pyraminx. International veteran Glen Goh Wee Zhuan demonstrated sharp form in his 294th career tournament, trimming his 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best by 16.5 percent with a 47.66 effort to complement a sixth-place Skewb finish.

First-time entrants from Fiji seized the spotlight across the board, making brave debuts across multiple formats. Gordon Qihui Wu entered his first official tournament and locked in a tenth-place Skewb finish with a 17.33 effort, alongside a 41.40 3x3x3 Cube single and an 8.22 in 2x2x2 Cube. Aviash Shivansh Reddy registered his first official results across four categories, charting an eleventh-place 3x3x3 One-Handed run of 39.71, a 22.69 single in the 3x3x3 Cube, and a 2:28.84 in the 4x4x4 Cube.

The wave of debuts continued as Peni Ravitu completed his first tournament, logging an opening Pyraminx attempt of 11.45, a 39.30 in the 3x3x3 Cube, and a 1:22.68 in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Ahyan Ryan tackled four separate disciplines, securing an eleventh-place Skewb finish with a 19.77 attempt, while establishing debut marks of 8.11 in the 2x2x2 Cube and 23.08 on the 3x3x3 Cube. Ashaz Razak placed tenth in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 39.62 single, alongside maiden attempts of 16.86 in the 3x3x3 Cube and 13.93 in Pyraminx. Vincent Huang also impressed, claiming ninth in the 3x3x3 Cube with a 15.60 single, while adding 5.22 in 2x2x2 Cube and 2:32.68 in 4x4x4 Cube.

In the 4x4x4 Cube, Mills set the gold standard with a 29.50 average, ahead of Williams at 36.16 and Wadek at 45.05. One-handed solving provided another showcase of elite control, where Mills finished atop the standings with a 12.52 average, leaving Williams with silver at 15.07 and Wadek with bronze at 24.12. In Pyraminx, Mills completed the clean sweep with a 4.20 average, flanked by Williams at 5.33 and Wadek at 6.31.

The proceedings at Fiji Nationals 2025 concluded having established a vital benchmark for speed cubing in the island nation. By uniting seasoned international contenders with dozens of enthusiastic local debutants, the gathering showcased the growing reach of competitive puzzle solving. As the tournament drew to a close in Nadi, Fiji, the foundation was laid for the local community to build toward the next season with renewed momentum.

With all six event trophies heading home in the luggage of Chris Mills, Fiji Nationals 2025 will be remembered both for supreme precision at the top of the table and for the energetic arrival of a new generation of solvers. The blend of world-class times and fresh grassroots participation proved that the future of the sport is thriving across the Pacific.