Singapore Sprint 2024

Nigel Phang set the tone at the Cecil Building by capturing the 2x2x2 Cube title with a blazing 1.23 average and an event-best single of 0.81 seconds. In fast-paced disciplines where rankings hinge on fractions of a second, the cost of a single mistake is magnified across every turn. With 53 competitors gathering for Singapore Sprint 2024 on August 11, 2024, the one-day gathering packed 16 rounds of action across seven different disciplines into a demanding schedule of high-velocity speedcubing.

Held in Singapore, Singapore, the cubing competition challenged participants to balance raw turning speed with absolute precision. Beyond the traditional Rubik's Cube variants, the program emphasized agility on side events and rapid hardware. Across the day, competitors navigated cutoffs and elimination rounds where one dropped piece or hesitant pause could derail an entire podium chase, making consistent execution crucial from the opening round to the final solve.

Malaysia's Ng Jia Quan emerged as one of the most prolific performers of the weekend, securing two distinct championships. In Pyraminx, Ng claimed the top step of the podium with a winning average of 3.06 seconds, backed by a best single of 2.69. Dylan Seah Tze Siang took second place with a 3.23 average, followed closely by Calen Seah in third at 3.31. Ng demonstrated similar control in Square-1, winning the event with a 7.36 average and a 6.26 single, clear of Koh Zi Qian with 9.58 and Andrew Tan Jing Bang with 9.80.

In 4x4x4 Cube, Isaac Wong Chang Man produced a standout performance to take the title with an average of 28.56 seconds, alongside a 25.58 single. Ng Jia Quan took second with a 29.36 average, while Dylan Seah Tze Siang secured third on 31.05. The one-handed solving discipline proved equally tight, as Ryan Peh took first place in 3x3x3 One-Handed with an 11.95 average, edging Isaac Wong Chang Man at 12.52 and Deng Zhengping at 12.65, delivering impressive 3x3 results with single-arm technique.

Mohamad Adrian Syahirin Bin Mohd Faizal topped the Skewb standings with a 2.98 average, finishing ahead of Nigel Phang at 3.35 and Ng Jia Quan at 3.87 across three rounds. In Clock, Akash Sreedharan took the victory with an average of 4.11 seconds, posting a 2.99 single to lead Ng Jia Quan at 4.23 and Mu-Cheng Liu at 4.38. Nigel Phang also headlined the 2x2x2 Cube podium with his 1.23 average, ahead of Ng Jia Quan at 1.87 and Jovan Susanto at 1.90.

Away from the top of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones across the schedule. Advay Hari took on seven events and cut their Square-1 personal best to 17.93, an improvement of 66.3 percent, while also lowering their 2x2x2 Cube mark by 45.4 percent to 1.54. Mengqi He registered a massive 51 percent personal best improvement in 2x2x2 Cube with a time of 0.98. Lachlan Cumines dropped their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 47.6 percent down to 4.24, while Troy Tan Hong Kai reached a 6th place finish in 2x2x2 Cube with a personal best of 1.05, 49 percent faster than before.

Fresh debuts and technical gains were widespread across the venue floor. Silas Kwan Hei Nok made their first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a 7.43 and improved their Clock personal best by 41.9 percent to 17.30. Sa Er Poh tackled their first WCA competition, entering four events and logging maiden attempts of 5.94 in Skewb, 7.40 in Pyraminx, and 34.64 in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Elliot Lau made debut attempts in Pyraminx with a 6.47 and Clock with a 13.21, alongside a 21 percent Skewb personal best of 6.32, while Victor Andrew Antonio competed in seven events and lowered their 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 2.57.

The overall medal count at Singapore Sprint 2024 highlighted the strong representation of host nation speed cubing talent alongside visiting regional contenders. Singapore captured 13 podium places, Malaysia earned seven, and Taiwan claimed one across the seven finals. With clean execution rewarded and small errors proving decisive throughout the day, the 2024 event brought an intense showcase of short-format precision to a close.