HKRCU 20th Anniversary 2025

A blistering 0.99 single on the 2x2x2 Cube signaled a day of unrelenting pace and massive progression at The Wave. Yiheng Wang of China set that benchmark on his way to a dominant pair of titles, capturing the 2x2x2 Cube with a 1.64 winning average and topping the classic 3x3x3 Cube with a 5.13 final mark. Across 11 total rounds on September 20, 2025, the gathering brought together 166 competitors in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to celebrate a historic milestone while rewriting personal records across four distinct events.

The 3x3x3 Cube stood as the most populated discipline of the day, drawing 164 competitors through four intense rounds of solving. Yiheng Wang set the standard throughout the bracket, claiming the top spot on the podium with a 5.13 average alongside an event-best single of 4.38. Yang Pin Xiu of Hong Kong earned the second spot with a 7.60 average in the final round, while Yitang Zhang of China secured third place with a 7.77 mark. Fans tracking the 3x3 results witnessed world-class execution on the traditional Rubik's Cube alongside an enormous wave of personal time drops throughout the lower rounds.

The 2x2x2 Cube tournament featured 121 competitors across three rounds, providing some of the fastest turnarounds of the entire cubing competition. Wang topped the podium with his 1.64 average, flanked by two local contenders who delivered consistent speed under pressure. Chan Yau Hoi claimed the silver medal for Hong Kong with an impressive 1.90 average, while Nathan Lap Chun Ling took the third step on the podium courtesy of a 2.34 average. The bracket showed extraordinary depth from the opening phase right through to the eight-person final round.

Behind the top podium spots, the real engine of the tournament was the remarkable leap in speed achieved by competitors throughout the field. Yuan Shi Chu demonstrated astonishing growth across two events, dropping his 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 3.22, which was 87.5 percent faster than his prior 25.83 best, alongside a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 12.37 that improved upon his old 1:09.69 by 82.2 percent. Li Geng Feng took on three events, posting a first ever attempt at Pyraminx of 7.22 while improving his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 73.2 percent to 2.27 and his 3x3x3 Cube time by 22.4 percent to 15.65. Tang Ue Tze entered four events, setting a first ever attempt at Skewb with a 6.16, slicing 60.5 percent off his 2x2x2 Cube personal best to hit 1.01, and taking 34.7 percent off his Pyraminx best down to 6.38.

The rapid progression continued as newer speedcubing talents expanded their repertoires and shattered previous career marks on the official stage. Logan Chan Tsz Chun tackled three events, registering a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube of 23.98, a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 6.48, and trimming his Pyraminx personal best by 32.9 percent to 9.61. Wenxuan Xia contested four events, notching a first ever attempt at Pyraminx with 9.08, a first ever attempt at Skewb with 10.01, and an improved 2x2x2 Cube best of 3.05, which was 16 percent faster than before. Cheng Man Lok entered three events, logging a first ever attempt at Pyraminx of 9.43, dropping his 2x2x2 Cube time by 27.9 percent to 5.08, and taking 14.4 percent off his 3x3x3 Cube standard to reach 21.97.

In the Pyraminx competition, 70 entrants battled through two rounds of triangular solving. Yang Pin Xiu captured the gold medal for Hong Kong, locking in a winning average of 2.73 and the tournament's fastest single in the discipline at 2.17. Yiheng Wang took second place with a sharp 2.81 average, while Timothy Kong Wing Sum joined them on the podium in third place with a 3.01 mark. The event highlighted the sheer efficiency required on the puzzle, with all three podium finishers separated by mere tenths of a second.

The Skewb bracket delivered another exciting clash as 47 competitors took to the tables over two rounds. Rinji Chan Pak Hei earned the title for Hong Kong, piecing together a decisive 3.38 winning average and recording the best single of the event at 2.74. Shek Ho Hin finished right behind in second place with a 3.46 average, while Henry Tang Kun Chung rounded out an all-Hong Kong podium sweep in third position with a 3.66 result. The event demonstrated the tight margins that define modern speed cubing.

Across every bracket at HKRCU 20th Anniversary 2025, the balance of podium finishes reflected strong local representation alongside international brilliance, with Hong Kong competitors earning eight podium places and China collecting four. From major percentage drops in personal bests to masterclasses at the highest tier, the tournament stood as a testament to the thriving dedication within the region's community.

As the final timers were cleared at HKRCU 20th Anniversary 2025, the single-day gathering left a deep mark on the regional circuit. Every round of this WCA competition reinforced the culture of steady improvement and competitive spirit that defines the sport, setting an exhilarating tone for the community as athletes turn their attention toward the next season.

在香港The Wave比赛现场，计时器的按键声与魔方转动的脆响此起彼伏，裁判与打乱员在各个赛桌之间穿梭忙碌。2025年9月20日，位于Hong Kong, Hong Kong的这处赛场迎来了166名选手同台竞技。整场赛事的流畅运转，离不开幕后组织团队、WCA代表以及一众热心志愿者的严谨协作与全情投入，他们为所有魔方速拧选手搭建了一个井然有序且极具活力的竞技舞台。

在这场名为HKRCU 20th Anniversary 2025的WCA competition中，主办团队精心统筹了4个项目共计11轮的比拼。从早间首轮的签到检录到终局决赛的成绩核对，现场工作人员的高效调度确保了数百场对决顺利进行。无论是台上专注还原的选手，还是台下紧盯秒表的裁判，都共同构成了这场魔方盛会中最亮眼的专业风景线。

在最受瞩目的三阶魔方项目中，共有164名选手参与了四轮角逐。来自中国的Yiheng Wang (王艺衡)凭借顶尖的发挥拔得头筹，在决赛中交出5.13秒的夺冠平均成绩，并在比赛中创下4.38秒的全场最快单次成绩。来自中国香港的Yang Pin Xiu (楊品修)以7.60秒的平均成绩斩获亚军，中国的Yitang Zhang (张艺棠)则以7.77秒的平均成绩夺得季军。

二阶魔方赛场同样竞争激烈，121名选手参与了三轮比拼。Yiheng Wang (王艺衡)再度展现统治力，以1.64秒的平均成绩摘得桂冠，并留下0.99秒的全场最佳单次成绩。中国香港选手Chan Yau Hoi (陳佑愷)以1.90秒的平均成绩紧随其后获得亚军，同代表中国香港的Nathan Lap Chun Ling (凌立晉)以2.34秒的平均成绩位列第三名。

在金字塔魔方与斜转魔方项目中，本地选手展现出强大的主场实力。金字塔魔方共有70名选手参加两轮比拼，中国香港的Yang Pin Xiu (楊品修)以2.73秒的平均成绩夺冠并录得2.17秒单次，Yiheng Wang (王艺衡)以2.81秒获得亚军，Timothy Kong Wing Sum (江永琛)以3.01秒收获季军。斜转魔方47人经过两轮角逐，中国香港选手包揽前三，Rinji Chan Pak Hei (陳柏熹)以3.38秒的平均成绩夺冠，Shek Ho Hin (石灝軒)以3.46秒位居次席，Henry Tang Kun Chung (鄧貫中)以3.66秒名列第三位。

在领奖台的聚光灯之外，赛场更记录了许多普通选手的突破与跨越。代表美国的Wellington Shinlin Jen在参加的两个项目中均刷新个人最好成绩，二阶单次达3.98秒比以往快了53.1%，三阶单次达20.78秒提升21.5%。中国香港选手Choi Tsz Ki (蔡祉祈)同样迎来飞跃，三阶单次刷出13.05秒大幅提升48%，二阶单次达4.68秒提升39.5%。来自中国的Weiran Jin (金蔚冉)不仅在二阶魔方中完成生涯首次正式尝试并取得25.08秒，其三阶单次亦进步23.3%至41.81秒。

多位身兼多个项目的选手也纷纷在此项cubing competition中交出优异答卷。中国香港选手Ma Ching Hei (馬正希)出战4个项目，二阶单次大幅提升48.8%至1.24秒，三阶单次刷新至8.02秒提高13.3%。同出战4个项目的Cedric Siu Yik Hin (蕭奕軒)，二阶单次提速41.4%至3.38秒，金字塔单次提升22.5%至5.72秒，三阶单次达13.12秒提升10.3%。Ko Ching Lam (高靖嵐)亦报名4项，二阶单次提升40.1%至1.24秒，金字塔单次达2.67秒提升10.4%，斜转单次达6.26秒提升4.3%，并在金字塔项目中取得第6名的个人最好名次。

纵观整个周末的角逐，中国香港代表队共赢得8个领奖台席位，中国代表队收获4席。从裁判席的默默奉献到赛台上的奋力拼搏，HKRCU 20th Anniversary 2025在严谨专业的组织保障下画上了圆满句号，也为所有参与者留下了难忘的竞逐记忆。