NxNjoyable Sydney Gathering 2026

Bryan Eng delivered a sensational 6.65 winning average in the 3x3x3 Cube to cap off an intense weekend of high-level speedcubing in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Held at Fort Street High School across March 28 and March 29, the NxNjoyable Sydney Gathering 2026 assembled 142 competitors battling across five puzzles and 14 total rounds. From the opening turns to the closing finals, the sheer depth of the field meant that every advancement was earned through grueling consistency, making podium spots exceptionally rare across the entire weekend program.

The classic Rubik's Cube drew a massive lineup of 140 solvers, creating a high-stakes three-round gauntlet where any minor error proved costly. When the final 3x3 results were settled, Eng stood atop the standings with his 6.65 average and a stunning best single of 5.62 seconds. Aaron Keith kept relentless pressure on the lead, securing the second step of the podium with a 6.97 mark. Sora Sato rounded out the top three with an average of 7.52, illustrating how fiercely contested the main discipline remained at this WCA competition.

Eng doubled his gold medal count in the 4x4x4 Cube, navigating a 96-competitor field over three demanding rounds to post a winning average of 27.11 and a single of 25.69. The battle for the remaining podium places saw Sato take the runner-up spot with an average of 28.17, while Keith claimed third place with a 31.73. The top trio demonstrated remarkable consistency, establishing a standard across the intermediate puzzle that kept the rest of the chasing pack at bay.

The big-cube events belonged entirely to Sato, who launched an extraordinary sweep across the 5x5x5, 6x6x6, and 7x7x7 disciplines. In the 5x5x5 Cube, Sato topped a field of 79 entrants with a winning average of 47.27 and a best single of 46.23. Keith finished second with a 50.16 average, while Eng completed the podium in 52.84. In the 6x6x6 Cube, Sato captured first place with a 1:31.76 average, leading Keith at 1:37.29 and Eng at 1:42.97. Sato then sealed his third victory of the weekend in the 7x7x7 Cube with a 2:26.26 average ahead of Eng at 2:33.81 and Harrison Jonathan Newbery-Chunn at 2:39.17.

Beyond the championship titles, the spirit of this cubing competition was driven by incredible breakthroughs throughout the middle ranks. Asiya Islam tackled all five events and posted massive gains across the big puzzles, dropping their 7x7x7 personal best to 2:46.34, which was 70.6 percent faster than their previous mark, alongside a 60.1 percent cut on the 5x5x5 at 58.65. Brighton Wong had a stellar showing across three disciplines, taking on a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube with a 1:49.59 while slashing their 4x4x4 personal best to 43.49, a massive 66.4 percent improvement.

Other competitors similarly seized their moments on the official stage with major milestones and new ventures. Jayden Tran registered a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube with a time of 2:38.86 and added a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube in 1:26.22, alongside a 28.6 percent cut to their 4x4x4 best at 40.99. Zachary McMullan took on a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube with a 3:19.23 and a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 1:45.29. Michael Li posted a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 1:34.96 while making a 46.3 percent leap in the 3x3x3 Cube to set a personal best of 15.03.

The expanding horizons continued with Lucas Wang Fu logging a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube with a 1:42.25 and a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube of 4:09.05. Ana Valentini clocked a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube with a 2:46.27 while dropping their 4x4x4 personal best to 1:10.72, a 30.7 percent drop. Xavier Chim-Harnischmacher took on all five categories, resetting their 7x7x7 personal best down to 6:59.27, which was 46.8 percent faster than their prior record, and lowering their 6x6x6 personal best to 5:43.13.

The depth of speed cubing talent across the host nation was undeniable throughout the weekend, with Australian competitors capturing all 15 available podium positions across the five disciplines. NxNjoyable Sydney Gathering 2026 proved to be an unforgettable showcase of technical precision and personal progress, setting a high standard for local solvers as the 2026 season continues to unfold.