Ottawa 3x3x3 Winter B 2026

Inside the competition hall at A.Y. Jackson S.S., the focused rhythm of turning plastic set the tone for an intense day of solving. Located in Kanata, Ontario, Canada, the venue provided the ideal backdrop for competitors gathering on January 10, 2026. The spacious rooms and dedicated stations kept the focus squarely on the timers, creating an energetic environment where solvers could test their preparation across every single attempt.

A tight roster of 22 competitors took part in the Ottawa 3x3x3 Winter B 2026, navigating a focused schedule featuring 2 events and 4 rounds of play. The compact setting allowed participants to move seamlessly from the warm-up area to the official competition tables. Every round offered a direct view of the action, giving local enthusiasts a clear look at top-tier speedcubing efficiency in the heart of the Ottawa region during the winter 2026 campaign.

The premier event of the cubing competition delivered rapid times from the opening turn. In the 3x3x3 Cube, Darshan Bhavanasi of India led the charge through 2 rounds featuring 21 competitors. Bhavanasi locked down the victory with a winning average of 8.00 in the final round, accompanied by a best single of 6.68. The classic Rubik's Cube battle highlighted how fine margins decide podium spots under official World Cube Association regulations.

Canada claimed the remaining steps on the 3x3x3 Cube podium in a hard-fought contest. Jonathan Proulx secured second place with an average of 9.89, while Ziad Alavi earned the third-place spot by recording a 10.78 average. Across the entire division, the final 3x3 results demonstrated steady handling and calm execution, with the top three competitors separating themselves through consistent sub-eleven-second averages.

Beyond the main event, the Pyraminx bracket produced another demonstration of sharp finger dexterity across its 2 rounds. Darshan Bhavanasi completed a sweep of the Ottawa 3x3x3 Winter B 2026 program by claiming first place with a 2.26 winning average and a best single of 1.99. Ziad Alavi followed in second place with a 4.82 average, while Jonathan Proulx took third place on the podium with a mark of 5.36 among the 13 competitors entered.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several participants delivered dramatic breakthroughs that rewrote their personal record sheets. Kiyansh Ghimire recorded a major leap in Pyraminx, cutting their personal best down to 7.36 seconds, which was 30.1 percent faster than their previous mark, alongside a 6th place finish. Zachary Bérubé also surged forward in Pyraminx, logging a new personal best of 6.06 seconds that was 22.5 percent faster than their prior record to finish in 5th place. Julian Kim Bowman delivered a personal best single of 9.79 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube on the way to a 4th place finish, while John Du claimed a 4th place finish in Pyraminx.

The day also welcomed several competitors making their first appearances on the official circuit. Luca Di Paolo made their debut at this WCA competition, recording a first ever attempt of 10.35 in Pyraminx and 33.43 in 3x3x3 Cube across 2 events. Sewerios Bassous entered their first event slate and took 8th place in Pyraminx with an opening mark of 7.75 seconds. Bobby Yordanov registered an initial 3x3x3 Cube effort of 21.51 seconds, while Damien Dykstra posted an impressive first official mark of 17.09 seconds in the main event.

The overall medal tally at Ottawa 3x3x3 Winter B 2026 finished with Canada securing 4 podium places and India earning 2. The streamlined event format offered a pure display of speed cubing, emphasizing precision across both the classic cube and the triangular puzzle. Competitors left the hall having tested their mettle against tight round cutoffs and the ticking clock.

As tables were cleared and timers packed away, Ottawa 3x3x3 Winter B 2026 concluded an efficient and memorable day of regional competition. The gathering at A.Y. Jackson S.S. showcased both veteran consistency and new talent stepping up to official tables, setting a sharp standard for the winter season ahead.