Hari-Hari Horas 6: Samosir Cubetastrophe 2024

A razor-thin margin in the 2x2x2 Cube delivered the most striking result of the weekend at Hari-Hari Horas 6: Samosir Cubetastrophe 2024, where Firstian Fushada and Ng Jia Quan matched each other with identical 2.10-second averages. Firstian Fushada secured the top step of the podium on the strength of a faster single solve of 1.56 seconds against Ng Jia Quan, who logged a 1.66 best. Lim Hung took third place with a 3.23 average in the single-round showdown, launching a dramatic series of fast-paced match-ups across the tournament.

The 2024 speedcubing gathering took place on July 1, 2024, bringing ten competitors to the Horas Family House in Samosir, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Featuring four distinct disciplines across four single-round brackets, the compact cubing competition offered an intense sprint format where every single solve counted toward the final podium standings. Solvers from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore gathered for the single-day WCA competition, making the most of the short schedule on the scenic island of Samosir.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest delivered classic speed cubing excitement as Ng Jia Quan claimed victory with an 8.20-second winning average. Ng posted the round best single of 7.02 seconds to seal the title ahead of Lim Hung, who finished runner-up with an average of 8.59 seconds. Firstian Fushada rounded out the podium positions by taking third place with an 8.80 average, ensuring that the top trio remained tightly packed throughout the marquee Rubik's Cube category.

Those official 3x3 results reinforced a compelling rivalry among the top three competitors, who continually traded top positions across different events. While Ng Jia Quan took the spotlight on the standard 3x3x3 puzzle, Firstian Fushada answered back by taking the 2x2x2 Cube title, and Lim Hung maintained consistent pressure across the podiums. The compact field of ten solvers produced remarkably tight spreads across all five-solve averages in both short-format disciplines.

Beyond the top podium steps, several dedicated solvers made meaningful marks during the single-day schedule. Bryan Gan Tze Yang entered all four events on the schedule, securing a 6.6 percent improvement in Clock with a personal best of 11.86 seconds down from 12.70, while also earning a weekend-best fifth place in the 3x3x3 Cube. Leow Yi Jun took on three events and earned a fourth-place finish in the 3x3x3 Cube, while Wang Junwen competed across three disciplines and registered a weekend-best seventh place in the 2x2x2 Cube.

Mechanical precision took center stage during the Clock event, which generated another thrilling contest decided by the slimmest possible margin. Firstian Fushada captured his second victory of the competition by recording a 5.72-second average and a field-leading 4.28 single solve. Ng Jia Quan pushed the pace right to the edge, finishing in second place just one hundredth of a second behind with a 5.73 average, while Lim Chun Yik locked up third place with a 7.73 mark.

Shifting from rapid-fire sprints to large-puzzle endurance, the 7x7x7 Cube tested stamina among the seven competitors who stepped up to the challenge. Lim Hung dominated the event from start to finish, recording the fastest single solve at 1:50.19 and taking the championship with a 1:54.92 average. Firstian Fushada collected second place with a 2:16.61 average, and Ng Jia Quan finished third with a time of 2:37.29 to complete another podium appearance.

When all solves were tallied, Malaysian competitors accounted for eight podium finishes while Indonesian entrants collected four podium places. With two event titles for Firstian Fushada, one for Ng Jia Quan, and one for Lim Hung, Hari-Hari Horas 6: Samosir Cubetastrophe 2024 wrapped up as a high-speed showcase of quick hands and sharp concentration, setting the stage for these regional contenders as they prepare for the next season of tournament play.

Pertarungan paling ketat langsung tersaji dalam kategori 2x2x2 Cube ketika Firstian Fushada (符逢城) dan Ng Jia Quan (黄佳铨) membukukan rata-rata waktu yang identik yaitu 2.10 detik. Dalam penentuan posisi puncak tersebut, wakil tuan rumah Firstian Fushada (符逢城) berhasil mengamankan gelar juara berkat keunggulan catatan single terbaik 1.56 detik berbanding 1.66 detik milik Ng Jia Quan (黄佳铨). Lim Hung (林弘) melengkapi jajaran tiga besar lewat raihan rata-rata 3.23 detik dan single 2.84 detik dalam ajang yang berlangsung sengit ini.

Digelar di Horas Family House pada 1 Juli 2024, ajang bertajuk Hari-Hari Horas 6: Samosir Cubetastrophe 2024 menghadirkan aksi speedcubing berkelas di kawasan Samosir, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Sebanyak 10 peserta berkumpul untuk bersaing dalam 4 cabang kompetisi resmi, dengan setiap nomor dimainkan langsung dalam 1 babak final penentuan. Kejuaraan ini menyajikan pertarungan singkat namun sarat intensitas tinggi di antara para atlet kubus terbaik yang hadir.

Persaingan nomor utama 3x3x3 Cube kembali mempertemukan deretan nama teratas dalam duel adu cepat memecahkan Rubik's Cube. Ng Jia Quan (黄佳铨) tampil sebagai yang tercepat dengan membukukan rata-rata kemenangan 8.20 detik, ditopang catatan single terbaik 7.02 detik. Lim Hung (林弘) menempel di peringkat kedua dengan rata-rata 8.59 detik, sementara Firstian Fushada (符逢城) finis di urutan ketiga lewat rata-rata 8.80 detik.

Dominasi para peserta papan atas di Hari-Hari Horas 6: Samosir Cubetastrophe 2024 berlanjut ke nomor Clock yang menyajikan selisih waktu sangat tipis di tangga juara. Firstian Fushada (符逢城) kembali membawa pulang gelar juara pertama setelah mencatatkan rata-rata 5.72 detik dan single 4.28 detik, unggul tipis satu per seratus detik atas Ng Jia Quan (黄佳铨) yang meraih rata-rata 5.73 detik. Lim Chun Yik (林峻毅) mengamankan peringkat ketiga dengan torehan 7.73 detik.

Tantangan puzzle berukuran besar 7x7x7 Cube menjadi panggung pembuktian bagi Lim Hung (林弘) yang mendominasi kategori ini secara mutlak. Menghadapi 7 peserta yang turun berlaga, Lim Hung (林弘) keluar sebagai pemenang dengan rata-rata 1:54.92 dan single tercepat 1:50.19. Firstian Fushada (符逢城) menyusul di posisi kedua dengan waktu 2:16.61, diikuti oleh Ng Jia Quan (黄佳铨) di peringkat ketiga dengan 2:37.29.

Di balik persaingan perebutan gelar juara, kejuaraan ini juga menjadi ajang unjuk kebolehan bagi para peserta berpengalaman lainnya yang tampil konsisten di berbagai nomor. Wong Chong Wen (黄崇文) yang telah mencatatkan 206 kompetisi sepanjang kariernya turun di 4 cabang lomba dan berhasil meraih posisi terbaik ke-4 pada nomor 7x7x7 Cube. Wilson Alvis (陈智胜) yang telah melakoni 159 kompetisi juga berlaga di 4 event dengan capaian finis terbaik di peringkat ke-5 nomor Clock. Sementara itu, Eng Dickson (黄迪胜) yang mengantongi 107 kompetisi dalam kariernya tampil pada 3 nomor dan sukses merebut posisi ke-5 dalam nomor 2x2x2 Cube.

Kiprah para kontingen mancanegara memberikan kontribusi besar pada persebaran perolehan podium di Hari-Hari Horas 6: Samosir Cubetastrophe 2024. Malaysia memimpin klasemen akhir dengan membawa pulang total 8 medali podium di semua nomor lomba. Sementara itu, Indonesia selaku tuan rumah mengamankan 4 posisi podium yang seluruhnya diraih melalui penampilan konsisten Firstian Fushada (符逢城) di berbagai cabang kubus.

Keberhasilan penyelenggaraan WCA competition ini menandai dinamika kompetisi yang berbobot di kawasan Sumatera Utara sepanjang tahun 2024. Seluruh rangkaian nomor cepat maupun puzzle besar terselesaikan dengan sukses di Hari-Hari Horas 6: Samosir Cubetastrophe 2024, meninggalkan catatan waktu impresif dari para peserta sebelum mereka melanjutkan persiapan menuju rangkaian cubing competition berikutnya pada musim kompetisi mendatang.