11 National Records Set at KCT’s Indian Elite Championship 2026; 125 Speed Cubers Across the Globe Participate

Coimbatore: Kumaraguru Institutions hosted the three-day, Indian Elite Championship 2026, bringing together more than 125 speedcubers from across India and abroad for a competitive celebration of speed, focus and precision.

Hosted by Kumaraguru Institutions in association with the Matrix Club of Kumaraguru and SpeedCubers India, the championship commenced on October 3, featured 12 official events recognised by the World Cube Association (WCA), along with the States Cup and other activities for participants.

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The championship witnessed the setting of 11 National Records by four participants. Yuvraj Agarwal, Varnika Sri Palli, Prisha Aggarwal and Jeyantham Nathushaan set new national benchmarks across various events.

Prisha Aggarwal delivered a notable performance, setting six Female National Records during the championship.

Beyond the competition, the event provided participants with an opportunity to experience high-level speedcubing, build discipline through regular practice and connect with fellow cubers from different parts of India and abroad.

Participants, including first-time competitors and national record holders, shared their journeys into the world of speedcubing and spoke about how the discipline had gradually become an integral part of their lives. One participant also spoke about creating content around speedcubing to introduce and promote the sport among a wider audience.

Several participants said that years of practice had transformed speedcubing from simply solving a cube as quickly as possible into a form of art, requiring concentration, precision, patience and a deep understanding of the craft.

Parents and participants said the championship offered a valuable experience, highlighting the discipline, focus and competitive spirit that speedcubing demands.