Event: 1st Rubik Cubing Competition
Date: Saturday, 2nd November 2024
Venue: North Green School, Kampala
Start time: 9 am
Entry fees: Ug. Shs 30,000 (per person)
This coming Saturday, 2nd November 2024, Uganda will make history with the first ever Rubik’s Cubing competition at the North Green School in Kampala.
Competitors of all ages are welcome for this event alongside educators, families, spectators eager to witness this fastest growing intellectual sport of speed cubing.
This event is organized by Prota Cubing Club, intended to inspire the youth innovation and skill development.
Shilloh Tandeka Tumwesigye (Left) and Ethan Kigundu during the press launch at Nob View Hotel, Ntinda | Credit: David Isabirye
Prota Cubing club with partners | Credit: David Isabirye
Prota Cubing Club co-founders Shiloh Tandeka Tumwesigye (16) and Ethan Kigundu (17) addressed the media on Sunday, 27th October 2024 at Nob View Hotel Ntinda.
Both Kigundu and Tandeka are two talented young chess players and national youth champions who also represented Uganda at the 2023 Youth Chess Olympiad in the Netherlands.
“Prota Cubing Club was established to promote the skills, creativity and problem solving associated with speed cubing among Uganda’s youth. The competition represents a milestone not only for Prota Cubing Club, but also for the country which now had a formal body, the Uganda Cubing Association” Kigundu revealed.
Ethan Kigundu
According to Tandeka, the competition on Saturday will feature several categories: including the standard 3X3X3 Rubik’s cube and popular cube formats.
Competitors of varying skills levels and ages are encouraged to participate, making this event accessible to both novices and advanced cubers.
The prime goal is to create a platform where young Ugandans can develop their talents and engage in global intellectual sports. We believe this event will inspire a new generation of thinkers and innovators.
Shilloh Tandeka Tumwesigye
Shilloh Tandeka Tumwesigye
Prizes:
The winners will receive trophies and recognition along with the opportunity to represent Uganda in future international competitions.
Globally, Speed-cubing competitions are held under the World Cube Association (WCA).
The stars of the game include Max Park and Yi Heng Wang who have inspired millions of young cubers around the world to join the sport and test their skills.
Partners:
Some of the supportive partners include Cela Consult, Chapters, Centurion Media, TNGS, Xapt, X-Cra among others.
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