Irbid Summer 2026

A blistering 8.30-second average in the 3x3x3 Cube final by Kamel Hammouri set a brand new national record for Jordan and sealed the marquee title at Irbid Summer 2026. Across three rounds of high-intensity solving, Hammouri held his nerve against a loaded field, delivering a tournament-best single of 6.83 seconds to assert dominance on the main stage. The one-day gathering brought 38 competitors to Zawaya Space in Irbid, Jordan on July 11, 2026, offering a rigorous test of speed, consistency, and versatility across eight disciplines and ten total rounds.

The stakes were felt throughout every bracket as the speedcubing community gathered for an action-packed Saturday. Zakarya Otair emerged as one of the most prolific performers of the entire meet, capturing four separate titles while rewriting the record books. In 3x3x3 Blindfolded, Otair secured the win with an extraordinary 18.99-second single, establishing a new Jordanian national record in an event where memorisation and flawless execution leave no margin for error. He finished ahead of Saleh Janem, who claimed second place with a time of 1:52.57, and Ahmad Abu Hussein, who took third in 3:12.00.

Otair also demonstrated world-class dexterity in Clock, winning the event with an average of 7.06 seconds and setting a national record single of 4.16 seconds. The Clock podium was fiercely contested, with Janem taking second at 9.62 seconds and Mohammad Ahmad Abu Hussein finishing third at 9.78 seconds. In that very same event, Abu Hussein set two national records for Palestine, locking in an 8.58-second single and a 9.78-second average. Otair rounded out his massive medal haul by taking first place in the 4x4x4 Cube with a 35.84 average and capturing Pyraminx gold with a 5.86 mark.

The classic 3x3x3 Cube final served as the emotional peak of the cubing competition, drawing all 38 entrants through the multi-round qualification gauntlet before narrowing to the ultimate podium clash. Following Hammouri in the top spot, Zaid Mayyas took second place with a sub-ten average of 9.82 seconds, narrowly edging Othman Saleh, who secured third place with a 9.93-second mark. The depth of the field meant that every turn counted, and the final 3x3 results underscored the rising talent level across the region in 2026.

Beyond the championship tier, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones away from the podium glare. Yousef Omar Alqudah cut his previous 2x2x2 Cube mark by 50.2 percent down to 8.32 seconds, improved his 3x3x3 mark to 33.71 seconds, and logged a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube with a 1:58.83 result. Saif Omar Alqudah also registered major gains, lowering his 3x3x3 best by 39.9 percent to 24.23 seconds, improving his 2x2x2 mark to 4.23 seconds, and completing his first 4x4x4 Cube attempt at 2:11.82. Amaan Shams took on seven events, recording a tournament high of 10th place in 4x4x4 Cube while logging first attempts in Pyraminx at 11.48, 2x2x2 Cube at 7.39, and 4x4x4 Cube at 1:16.07. Abdalrahman Jawdat Abughazaleh completed his first Pyraminx attempt at 29.03 seconds and shaved 30.8 percent off his 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best to finish at 3:16.34.

The developmental progress continued across the tournament floor as other dedicated entrants pushed their boundaries. Micah Davis achieved a 45.1 percent improvement in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 31.82-second finish and improved his 3x3x3 Cube time to 15.13 seconds. Maria Rihani earned sixth place in Pyraminx with a personal best of 6.59 seconds, a 25.8 percent reduction from her previous mark. Qosai Hamdan tackled seven events, finishing fifth in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 20.68 personal best while dropping his 3x3x3 Cube best to 11.96 seconds. Fuad Ali delivered a personal best of 1:08.00 in 4x4x4 Cube to take eighth place and dropped his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 15.3 percent to 10.65 seconds, exemplifying the dedication seen throughout Irbid Summer 2026.

The remaining short-format events featured tight battles and razor-thin margins. In the 2x2x2 Cube final, Hammouri completed a double gold performance by clocking an average of 4.02 seconds, just four hundredths of a second ahead of United States competitor David Samuel Surls, who posted 4.06 seconds. Saleh Janem took third place with a 4.29-second average. In Skewb, Othman Saleh earned the championship victory with a crisp 4.34-second average, followed closely by Surls in second place at 4.84 seconds and Mohammad Ahmad Abu Hussein in third at 5.38 seconds.

The 3x3x3 One-Handed event tested technical mastery on the Rubik's Cube, with Mohammad Ahmad Abu Hussein claiming first place with a composed 15.97-second average. Othman Saleh followed closely in second with 16.16 seconds, and Hammouri rounded out the podium with 17.64 seconds. In total, competitors from Jordan earned 16 podium places, Palestine collected six, and the United States took two, showcasing a diverse international presence on the awards stand.

As the final timers clicked off, Irbid Summer 2026 concluded as a standout speed cubing showcase that blended high-level championship execution with widespread personal breakthroughs. With five national records shattered and fierce competition across every discipline, the event highlighted the vibrant health of the regional scene. From new personal bests to masterclass displays in blindfolded solving and traditional speed events, the competition established a high competitive benchmark for the seasons ahead.