Ottawa Side Events B 2025

Darshan Bhavanasi delivered the defining performance of the weekend at Carleton University Teraanga Commons, securing two gold medals and setting the fastest marks across multiple disciplines. Competing on October 19, 2025, Bhavanasi claimed first place in both the 3x3x3 Cube and Square-1, establishing himself as the standout performer among 48 competitors in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. His commanding performance set a high competitive standard in a tightly packed schedule of three distinct events.

The 3x3 results proved decisive as Bhavanasi dominated the main Rubik's Cube category. Across the single round of 3x3x3 Cube action, he posted a winning average of 7.60 seconds, bolstered by the competition's fastest single solve of 5.99 seconds. Ethan Wang secured the runner-up position with a solid 9.52 average, while Jonathan Proulx took third place on the podium with a mark of 10.30 seconds. The 48-person field produced intense competition as solvers pushed for every fraction of a second.

In Square-1, the only event featuring two rounds of competition, Bhavanasi once again rose to the top of the standings. He captured the title with a winning average of 12.90 seconds and posted the round's best single solve at 10.26 seconds. Rémi Chrétien locked down second place with an average of 17.54 seconds, while Nathan Liang earned the third spot on the podium by recording an average of 24.32 seconds in the final round of 14 competitors.

Clock delivered the closest battle of the entire weekend, where Jonathan Proulx took victory in a razor-thin finish. Proulx completed the round with a winning average of 5.46 seconds, narrowly holding off Bhavanasi, who claimed second place with an average of 5.54 seconds. Proulx also produced the fastest single solve of the event at 2.79 seconds. Rémi Chrétien completed the Clock podium in third place with an average of 7.93 seconds among 22 entrants.

Beyond the top podium steps, several competitors achieved massive personal breakthroughs across multiple categories. Goh Yong Xuan Zander delivered a standout performance, logging an official Clock debut of 17.46 seconds while cutting their 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 17.26 seconds, an improvement of 54.7 percent over their previous 38.10 mark. Ryan Chung similarly made a massive jump in the 3x3x3 Cube, lowering their personal best by 50.7 percent down to 17.94 seconds. Kiyan Blohm recorded a first official Clock attempt of 23.83 seconds and dropped their 3x3x3 Cube best by 49.4 percent to 22.14 seconds. Neil Ashford took on three events, improving their Square-1 personal best by 42.6 percent to 23.66 seconds, setting a Clock personal best of 8.80 seconds, and achieving a 5th-place finish in Clock.

The competition floor also saw competitors testing their capabilities in completely new disciplines and inaugural tournament appearances. Isaiah Falconer tackled two events, posting a first official Square-1 solve of 30.91 seconds to finish 8th while cutting their 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 22.9 percent to 11.04 seconds. Lukas Léonard took on three events, recording a first Square-1 attempt of 25.88 seconds for a 6th-place finish and a Clock debut of 9.21 seconds. Jair Da Silva Domingos took 4th place in Square-1 with a first attempt of 14.71 seconds alongside a Clock debut of 11.22 seconds. Mason Ste. Croix stepped up for their first WCA competition, logging an initial 3x3x3 Cube mark of 27.26 seconds.

This speedcubing gathering showcased both veteran precision and emerging regional talent across a demanding four rounds of official solves. National podium totals reflected strong regional representation, with Canadian competitors capturing six podium positions alongside three secured by India. The single-day format tested consistency and focus across standard and specialty puzzles alike, demanding immediate execution from every entrant on stage.

The successful conclusion of Ottawa Side Events B 2025 highlights the vibrant state of speed cubing in the national capital region. Solvers demonstrated remarkable versatility across the clock mechanisms, non-cubic geometric puzzles, and traditional cubic events. As the 2025 calendar moves toward upcoming seasonal fixtures, this cubing competition at Carleton University stands as an emphatic demonstration of high-level solving and rapid competitor progression.