Kids Cubing IALA 2026

Inside the halls of Instituto Adventista Los Andes, the distinctive click and clack of turning plastic echoed across the competition floor. Forty-seven competitors gathered in La Paz, Bolivia on April 12, 2026, many navigating long journeys across the mountain valley to take their seats at the timing mats. Across four official disciplines and nine intense rounds, the speedcubing gathering showcased both seasoned title contenders and ambitious newcomers looking to test their reflexes under tournament conditions.

The journey to Kids Cubing IALA 2026 brought together a dedicated group of solvers ready to perform on the high-altitude stage. Over the course of the single-day schedule, competitors tackled everything from the classic Rubik's Cube to mechanical puzzles like the Clock and Pyraminx. For many who made the trip across the region, stepping into the arena marked an opportunity to turn months of solitary practice into measurable marks in the official registry.

The premier contest of the day came in the 3x3x3 Cube, drawing a competitive field of 46 entrants across three stages of competition. Luzio Batuani Conde claimed the top spot in the event with a decisive final average of 9.24 seconds, bolstered by a round-best single of 7.97 seconds. Kevin Gustavo Sebastián Flores Bazagoitia secured the runner-up position with an average of 9.52 seconds, while Nahuel Obando Boller rounded out the podium in third place with a 10.16 mark in the final 3x3 results.

Beyond the traditional three-layered puzzle, the one-handed event tested solver dexterity with fifteen-second inspection limits and single-arm turn mechanics. Kevin Gustavo Sebastián Flores Bazagoitia delivered an exceptional performance to capture the 3x3x3 One-Handed title, averaging 13.78 seconds with a best single solve of 11.31 seconds across two rounds. Cristhian Alcon Chipana followed with a 17.60 average for second place, and Jhammil Asier Terrazas Espinoza locked in third place with a 19.31 average.

In the Pyraminx, Nahuel Obando Boller set the benchmark with an impressive winning average of 4.10 seconds and a swift single of 3.58 seconds, leading a 26-competitor field over two rounds. Jose Mauricio Colque Mamani took second place with an average of 5.53 seconds, while Kevin Gustavo Sebastián Flores Bazagoitia earned his third podium of the meet with a 6.42 average for third. Meanwhile, Martín Rodrigo Calle Quiroz dominated the Clock division, taking first place with an average of 6.32 seconds and a single of 5.11 seconds ahead of Pedro Josue Chambi Ventura at 7.00 and Jacqueline Rocío Calle Quiroz at 10.22.

Away from the top steps of the podium, the weekend was defined by massive personal leaps and courageous first steps in competition. Matias Gonzalo Rivero Zambrana registered one of the sharpest drops of the entire event, logging a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 29.66 seconds, which was 38.6 percent faster than his previous best. Alexander Enrique Mercado Blanco had an outstanding run across three disciplines, cutting his Pyraminx personal best to 3.18 seconds for a 36.8 percent improvement, setting a 3x3x3 Cube best of 14.67 seconds, attempting One-Handed for the first time with a 35.60, and finishing fourth in Pyraminx. Rodrigo Alan Calle Medina took fourth in Clock while lowering his personal best to 12.97 seconds, a 28.5 percent improvement, and Sebastián Rodrigo Limachi Rios carved 30 percent off his Pyraminx record down to 7.22 seconds while also cutting his 3x3x3 Cube best to 20.48 seconds.

Other competitors took on brand new challenges that enriched their tournament experience. Anthony Adal Mamani Chino entered three events, recording his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 43.76, his first Pyraminx solve at 9.65, and dropping his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 24.5 percent to 20.33 seconds. Elvis Alejandro Loayza Viscarra earned a fifth-place finish in Pyraminx with a 5.63 personal best, a 22.3 percent improvement, alongside personal bests in One-Handed at 18.14 and classic Cube at 10.62. Jhonatan Ayaviri Cruz claimed sixth place in the 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best of 9.60 seconds, which was 28.3 percent faster than before. Lionel Fabrizio Aldana Vargas stepped up for his first WCA competition, recording his first official 3x3x3 Cube mark of 18.62 seconds and a One-Handed single of 47.43 seconds.

By the time the final timers were cleared at Kids Cubing IALA 2026, Bolivian competitors had secured all twelve available podium spots across the four featured disciplines. The single-day speed cubing schedule brought together dedicated solvers from across the area to celebrate precision, speed, and continuous improvement. As this cubing competition came to a close, every personal milestone and debut solve served as a solid foundation for the next chapter of the season.