On October 4, 2026, CubeArena League Season 1 officially began with Matchday 1 at the CubeArena Flagship Store in Phnom Penh.
A total of 30 competitors entered the 3×3 Cube competition to test their speed, skills and courage. For some, it was their first competition. For others, it was another opportunity to challenge their limits and set a new personal best.
As the official CubeArena League anthem says:
“Every turn, every second,
We are writing a new history.”
Round 1
In Round 1, every competitor completed five solves under the Average of 5 format. After an exciting opening round, the 12 competitors with the fastest averages advanced to the Final Round.
Round 1 Results
| Rank | Competitor | Best Single | Average | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nop Mengtry | 9.050s | 10.040s | ✅ Qualified |
| 2 | THARO RAYUTH | 9.870s | 10.497s | ✅ Qualified |
| 3 | Kim Mengheang | 9.460s | 10.680s | ✅ Qualified |
| 4 | Thak Sing Sing | 8.800s | 11.014s | ✅ Qualified |
| 5 | Sokethya Panharoth | 10.032s | 11.543s | ✅ Qualified |
| 6 | Pay Ratanakpanhareach | 11.350s | 12.937s | ✅ Qualified |
| 7 | Ra Vyrakchhesda | 9.370s | 12.963s | ✅ Qualified |
| 8 | Teang Heng Yiek | 11.317s | 13.053s | ✅ Qualified |
| 9 | Thy Pothimongkul | 10.450s | 13.593s | ✅ Qualified |
| 10 | Bo NorakPitor | 11.700s | 13.680s | ✅ Qualified |
| 11 | Eang Rithinithidavicheara | 12.720s | 13.940s | ✅ Qualified |
| 12 | Chhin Mongkul | 12.890s | 14.553s | ✅ Qualified |
| 13 | Piseth Lipitou | 12.470s | 14.620s | — |
| 14 | Chea Jinglong | 13.080s | 14.930s | — |
| 15 | Soun Phealin | 11.500s | 15.007s | — |
| 16 | Ra Sambathchandra | 13.260s | 15.103s | — |
| 17 | Sreng Chhay An | 13.390s | 16.257s | — |
| 18 | Phal Sovanvisoth | 10.890s | 16.733s | — |
| 19 | Chea Techmeng | 16.590s | 16.937s | — |
| 20 | Teav Chan Vanara | 11.440s | 17.940s | — |
| 21 | Diep SanEleera | 17.430s | 21.493s | — |
| 22 | Khak Yling | 17.330s | 22.157s | — |
| 23 | Alan Toeng | 17.390s | 22.467s | — |
| 24 | So Thirakitya | 21.700s | 25.877s | — |
| 25 | Tann Chantrabot | 26.660s | 26.957s | — |
| 26 | Sok Ratanak | 19.800s | 28.653s | — |
| 27 | Chean Vireak Piseth | 33.190s | 38.790s | — |
| 28 | Thon Doungseth | 32.220s | 39.670s | — |
| 29 | MingXing | 31.860s | 40.777s | — |
| 30 | Ra Keetikun | 43.770s | 44.500s | — |
Congratulations to all 12 competitors who advanced to the Final Round. For everyone who did not qualify this time, Matchday 1 was only the first step. Every solve is a lesson, and the next Matchday is another opportunity.
Final Round
The Final Round was filled with energy and suspense. Every turn of the cube, every timer stop and every fraction of a second had the power to change the rankings.
Final Round Results
| Rank | Competitor | Best Single | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Thak Sing Sing | 8.620s | 9.697s |
| 🥈 2 | THARO RAYUTH | 10.350s | 11.110s |
| 🥉 3 | Kim Mengheang | 10.190s | 11.310s |
| 4 | Nop Mengtry | 9.880s | 11.527s |
| 5 | Teang Heng Yiek | 10.240s | 11.683s |
| 6 | Sokethya Panharoth | 10.600s | 11.713s |
| 7 | Ra Vyrakchhesda | 10.150s | 12.083s |
| 8 | Thy Pothimongkul | 11.040s | 12.653s |
| 9 | Bo NorakPitor | 10.330s | 12.997s |
| 10 | Eang Rithinithidavicheara | 11.670s | 13.113s |
| 11 | Pay Ratanakpanhareach | 9.740s | 13.720s |
| 12 | Chhin Mongkul | 13.170s | 13.923s |
Matchday 1 Winners
🥇 Champion — Thak Sing Sing
Average: 9.697s
Prize: Gold medal, certificate and $40 CubeArena credit
🥈 Runner-up — THARO RAYUTH
Average: 11.110s
Prize: Silver medal, certificate and $25 CubeArena credit
🥉 Third Place — Kim Mengheang
Average: 11.310s
Prize: Bronze medal, certificate and $15 CubeArena credit
⚡ Best Single — Thak Sing Sing
Result: 8.620s
Prize: Cube lubricant or accessory worth approximately $5
Thak Sing Sing became the first Matchday champion of CubeArena League Season 1 with an impressive 9.697-second average. He also recorded the fastest single solve of the event at 8.620 seconds.
More Than a Competition
CubeArena League is about more than speed, rankings and trophies. It is an arena where cubers meet, learn from one another, build friendships and grow together.
“Today we compete; tomorrow we are friends.”
Throughout Matchday 1, we witnessed the courage of first-time competitors, the determination of experienced cubers and great sportsmanship from everyone who entered the arena.
One solve does not define who you are. Keep working, believe in yourself and return faster and stronger.
Thank You!
CubeArena would like to thank all 30 competitors, judges, staff members, volunteers, parents and supporters who helped make Matchday 1 an unforgettable event.
This is only the beginning:
Four Matchdays. One Leaderboard. One Champion.
See You at Matchday 2
CubeArena League S1 — Matchday 2 will take place on November 8, 2026, at the CubeArena Flagship Store.
📍 Room C13-12, 2nd Floor, New Steung Mean Chey Market, Phnom Penh
🕧 Check-in: 12:30 PM
🏁 Competition: 1:00–4:30 PM
Keep practising, keep believing in yourself and get ready to enter the arena once again!
We compete. We learn. We grow.
Enter the Arena. Enter CubeArena!