Imus Under Seven 2024

Thirty-two competitors gathered on April 21, 2024, bringing together a dedicated group of solvers for a day of sharp focus and shared camaraderie. Held at the Lotus Central Mall in Imus City, Cavite, Philippines, the tournament delivered ten packed rounds across four fast-paced disciplines. Away from the pressure of mainstream 3x3 results, the schedule highlighted specialty formats that demand immediate reflexes. The venue buzzed with mutual support as competitors exchanged tips between attempts, shared warm-up cubes, and celebrated every milestone achieved across the competition tables.

The 2024 gathering operated as an official WCA competition where the community spirit was evident at every turn. Speed cubing enthusiasts from across the region spent the day assisting as judges, scramblers, and enthusiastic supporters between their own attempts. The compact roster allowed competitors to follow every single round closely, turning the event floor into a collective space of encouragement. Even without a standard Rubik's Cube on the schedule, the technical level across all four events remained exceptionally high throughout the entire tournament.

Leading the way in 2x2x2 Cube, Brenton Angelo Lo Wong secured victory across three hard-fought rounds. Brenton Angelo Lo Wong posted a winning average of 2.13 seconds in the final, complemented by an earlier best single of 1.81 seconds. Close behind on the podium were Isaiah Benedict S. Feria, who finished second with an average of 2.37 seconds, and Yuji Yoshida, who locked up third place with a 2.56 average. The contest in this bracket was fierce from the first turn, with all twelve podium spots across the competition earned by competitors representing the Philippines.

The technical variety continued with Clock, where Dimetri De La Rea captured first place with an impressive winning average of 4.92 seconds after posting a best single of 4.75 seconds. Karl Abarquez claimed second place with a 5.55 average, followed by Renaud B. Manansala in third at 5.83. In Pyraminx, Jansen Alvarez took the title by recording a 3.10 average alongside a blistering single of 1.57 seconds, holding off Aragon Martin Gonzales at 3.53 and Isaiah Benedict S. Feria at 4.09 seconds.

Behind the top results, personal progression defined the character of the weekend. Ezio Camerino took on four different disciplines, recording a first ever attempt at Pyraminx with a mark of 5.13 seconds, a first ever attempt at Clock in 13.83 seconds, and a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 4.05 seconds, which was 33.2 percent faster than their previous mark of 6.06. Jonas Elijah Velasquez logged a first ever attempt at Clock with 20.19 seconds, dropped their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 51.1 percent to 4.55 seconds from 9.30, and added a Skewb personal best of 12.53 seconds. Zhian Anthony S. Chen also registered a first ever attempt at Clock with 19.57 seconds while improving their Skewb personal best to 10.78 seconds, an improvement of 33 percent over 16.10.

The personal breakthroughs continued across the remaining events. Hael Enzo L. Gonzales competed across four categories and cut their Skewb personal best by 52.6 percent to 5.77 seconds from 12.18, alongside a Pyraminx personal best of 7.06 seconds that was 34.8 percent faster than 10.82 and a Clock best of 16.53 seconds that improved by 13.5 percent on 19.11. Silas Dru C. Rosales entered three events and lowered their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 42.1 percent to 3.02 seconds from 5.22, while also achieving a Skewb personal best of 7.57 seconds and a Pyraminx best of 8.90 seconds. Japhine Laurice E. Bigalbal completed three events, setting a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 4.11 seconds, 32.2 percent faster than 6.06, alongside a Pyraminx personal best of 7.25 seconds that was 21.5 percent faster than 9.23.

The Skewb bracket delivered another exciting chapter during Imus Under Seven 2024, as Karl Abarquez emerged on top with a winning average of 3.74 seconds and a best single of 2.63 seconds across two competitive rounds. Javier Ignacio secured the second spot on the podium with an average of 5.08 seconds, while Isaiah Benedict S. Feria took third place with a 5.14 average, collecting another medal for the weekend. The fast-paced format gave the 28 entrants plenty of opportunities to push their limits and show their dexterity on the platform.

The overall atmosphere at Imus Under Seven 2024 reflected the enduring appeal of the local speedcubing scene. Solvers, families, and officials created an environment where novice participants and seasoned competitors shared identical stages and celebrated shared milestones. With four winners crowned and numerous personal bests recorded, the event proved that the heartbeat of any cubing competition lies in the shared dedication of the community gathered in Imus City.

As the day wrapped up at Lotus Central Mall, the sense of accomplishment remained strong across every table. The single-day tournament demonstrated the depth of talent throughout the region, offering a memorable showcase of side-event excellence. Looking ahead to the next season of competitive action, the participants who came together for Imus Under Seven 2024 will carry forward new personal milestones, sharper solving habits, and the strong connections forged across a memorable weekend of competition.

Nagtala si Brenton Angelo Lo Wong ng pambihirang 2.13 winning average sa finals upang dominahin ang 2x2x2 Cube sa Imus Under Seven 2024. Ginanap ang kapana-panabik na torneo noong April 21, 2024 sa Lotus Central Mall sa Imus City, Cavite, Philippines kung saan nagtipon ang 32 kalahok mula sa iba't ibang dako. Sa kabuuan ng araw, nasaksihan ang 10 rounds ng matinding bakbakan sa apat na opisyal na kaganapan.

Ang format ng kompetisyon at ang cut structure sa bawat yugto ay naging mahalagang salik sa paghubog ng mga resulta at pagsubok sa tatag ng bawat kalahok. Sa 2x2x2 Cube na may tatlong rounds kasama ang 32 competitors, kinakailangang maging mabilis at pare-pareho ang bawat solve upang makapasok sa cut. Sa huli, pumangalawa si Isaiah Benedict S. Feria na nagrehistro ng 2.37 average, habang pumangatlo naman si Yuji Yoshida sa kanyang 2.56 average upang kumpletuhin ang podium.

Sa Rubik's Cube variant na Clock na dumaan din sa tatlong rounds ng eliminasyon, ipinamalas ni Dimetri De La Rea ang kanyang galing matapos manguna laban sa 25 kalahok. Nagtala si Dimetri De La Rea ng winning average na 4.92 at best single na 4.75 sa final round. Sumunod sa kanya si Karl Abarquez na pumangalawa hawak ang 5.55 average, habang si Renaud B. Manansala ang pumangatlo sa oras na 5.83.

Nasaksihan din ang matinding labanan sa Pyraminx na nagkaroon ng dalawang rounds at nilahukan ng 29 na manlalaro. Nakuha ni Jansen Alvarez ang kampeonato matapos magtala ng winning average na 3.10 kasama ang mabilis na 1.57 best single. Nakamit ni Aragon Martin Gonzales ang ikalawang puwesto sa kanyang 3.53 average, samantalang nakuha naman ni Isaiah Benedict S. Feria ang ikatlong puwesto tangan ang 4.09 average.

Hindi nagpahuli ang Skewb kung saan 28 kalahok ang nagtunggali sa dalawang rounds ng paligsahan sa Imus Under Seven 2024. Naghari rito si Karl Abarquez na nagsumite ng 3.74 winning average at 2.63 best single. Pumangalawa si Javier Ignacio na nagtala ng 5.08 average, habang pumangatlo naman si Isaiah Benedict S. Feria sa kanyang 5.14 average, na nagpatunay ng kanyang husay sa iba't ibang kategorya.

Sa likod ng mga opisyal na podium, maraming kahanga-hangang tagumpay ang naitala sa speedcubing na ito. Nagtala si Carlos Joseph Ong ng napakalaking pag-unlad nang magsumite ng 2x2x2 Cube personal best na 2.99 na 54.1 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa sa dati niyang 6.51, Pyraminx personal best na 10.00 na 39.6 porsyentong mas mabilis, at Clock personal best na 10.22 na 13.3 porsyentong mas mabilis sa 3 kaganapan. Sumabak naman si Matteo Zedric Espanillo sa 3 kaganapan at gumawa ng kanyang first ever attempt sa Pyraminx na nagtala ng 11.77, bukod sa Skewb personal best na 6.79. Lumahok din si Arnelio Manaca Mola sa 4 na kaganapan at nagtala ng Pyraminx personal best na 5.16 na 9.9 porsyentong mas mabilis at Clock personal best na 15.60 na 5.9 porsyentong mas mabilis.

Nagpakita rin ng magandang laban si Sebastian Silva na sumali sa 4 na kaganapan at nagtala ng Pyraminx personal best na 4.60 na 3.4 porsyentong mas mabilis, kasama ang kanyang best finish na 5th sa 2x2x2 Cube. Samantala, pinatunayan ni Nicole Santos ang kanyang bilis sa 4 na kaganapan matapos magrehistro ng 2x2x2 Cube personal best na 3.67 na 41 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa sa dati niyang 6.22. Nagningning din si Bearwin Jairus Jovellanos Cruz sa 3 kaganapan kung saan nakuha niya ang best finish na 6th sa 2x2x2 Cube kalakip ang personal best na 1.81 single.

Ang lahat ng 12 podium finishes sa buong paligsahan ay matagumpay na nakuha ng mga kinatawan mula sa Pilipinas. Ang maayos na pagpapatakbo ng bawat round format ay nagbigay-daan sa mga kalahok upang ipakita ang kanilang pinakamahusay na talento sa isang opisyal na WCA competition. Sa pagtatapos ng Imus Under Seven 2024, nananatiling mataas ang antas ng dedikasyon at galing ng mga manlalaro para sa mga susunod pang torneo sa bansa.