Singapore Sprint November 2025

Inside Midland House on November 30, 2025, the rhythmic clatter of plastic mechanisms and timer pads echoed across the venue floor. Competitors rotated through inspection tables, sizing up scrambles and adjusting their grip before plunging into high-speed solves. The atmosphere at this compact single-day cubing competition carried the focus of a packed hall, drawing 65 participants together to test their dexterity across six distinct puzzle formats. Every table saw methodical preparation, with solvers mentally mapping turn sequences before unleashing precise finger tricks against the clock.

While single-handed puzzle manipulation demands an unmatched balance of finger dexterity, table ergonomics, and fluid lookahead, the standard 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube category served as the main battleground in Singapore, Singapore. Solvers relied on efficient rotationless algorithms and seamless transitions between steps to maximize their speed. Across 15 rounds of competition throughout the day, the pressure remained steady, rewarding those whose fundamental execution held up through multi-round brackets under standard World Cube Association regulations.

Jovan Susanto delivered an outstanding campaign at Singapore Sprint November 2025, taking top honours in the premier 3x3x3 Cube event. Susanto worked his way through three rounds against 57 competitors, concluding the final with a winning average of 6.39 seconds alongside a best single of 5.78 seconds. William Baek from the USA secured second place in the 3x3 results with an average of 7.75 seconds, while Viraj Dhameja of India claimed the third step on the podium by recording a 7.83 average.

Susanto added a second gold medal to his tally during Singapore Sprint November 2025 by topping the 2x2x2 Cube standings. Navigating a field of 50 competitors over three rounds, Susanto posted a winning average of 1.76 seconds and a best single of 1.43 seconds. Ng Jia Quan from Malaysia pushed the pace to take second place with a 1.85 average, while Nigel Phang rounded out the podium positions for Singapore with a 2.04 average.

Away from the top of the podium, several competitors logged major personal breakthroughs across the schedule. Loh Sion Wei entered four events and delivered a massive leap in Skewb, setting a personal best of 4.80 seconds that cut 55.1 percent off their previous 10.70 mark, while also lowering their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 26.4 percent to 2.56 seconds. Sarvesh Suryanarayan took on four events and sliced 45.3 percent off their Skewb personal best with a 4.21 solve. Kalen Sha registered a new personal record of 4.88 seconds in Skewb, improving by 48.5 percent over an earlier 9.47, alongside a 21.6 percent improvement in Pyraminx to 6.01 seconds. Jayden Chia Shao Yang showed sharp progress in 3x3x3 Cube, recording an 11.84 personal best to improve by 37.9 percent.

The tournament also offered an ideal arena for fresh debuts and new discipline milestones. Joshua Ryan Lie tackled six different events, logging a first ever attempt in Skewb at 3.94 seconds, a first 2x2x2 Cube solve of 8.57, and an initial Square-1 mark of 1:05.98. Miguel Antonio Surla Barrientos recorded first-time competition marks in three events, posting 16.68 in 2x2x2 Cube, 17.44 in Pyraminx, and 9.44 in Skewb. Aashir Arthfael Ghouse recorded a first Clock attempt of 17.21 while improving their Skewb personal best by 61.9 percent to 5.28 seconds. Meanwhile, Jayden Chia Peng How attended their first WCA competition, logging initial career marks across three events with 5.78 in Pyraminx, 19.88 in 3x3x3 Cube, and 5.30 in 2x2x2 Cube.

In the specialized side events, Nigel Phang earned a gold medal in Clock, recording a winning average of 3.11 seconds and a best single of 2.32 across two rounds. Alvis Ng followed in second place with a 3.64 average, while Keagen Khew took third with 3.80. Over in the Pyraminx division, Lim Jia Ying earned the title among 37 competitors with a 2.46 winning average and a single of 1.89, outperforming Nigel Phang at 2.99 and Jovan Lee at 3.23.

The rotational challenge of Skewb concluded with Luis Tan Hong Yi taking first place on a 2.51 average, backed by a best single of 1.81. Ng Jia Quan took the runner-up spot with 3.86, followed by Dayson Lu in third at 4.07. Dalton Yeo secured the Square-1 victory, posting an 8.46 average and a 7.26 best single across two rounds, finishing ahead of Koh Zi Yi at 9.40 and Malcolm Walter Ang at 9.49. In total, Singapore competitors secured 14 podium positions, with Malaysia collecting two, and the USA and India earning one each.

The single-day gathering wrapped up with rapid-fire sequences that highlighted the growing technical mastery in local speedcubing circles. From seasoned podium finishers executing high-level routines to newcomers trying events for the first time, the competition captured the full spectrum of modern speed cubing. With 15 rounds completed without delay, Singapore Sprint November 2025 delivered an eventful showcase of dexterity and competitive focus.