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Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad hosted the second edition of the National Cube Championship 2020 on 1st February 2020. The championship was organised by the Delhi Cube Association.

The event saw participation from students from various schools across Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Bombay, Bhopal, Moradabad, Yamunanagar etc. Some Schools were represented by groups, while others had children participating individually. The participation numbers, almost 400 + speak about the popularity the Rubik's Cube has been gaining as a competitive sport. There were nearly 200 participants from the Shiv Nadar School.

The event saw participation in various age  categories 4-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14 + and open category and in various  events like 3x3, 2x2. Skewb, pyraminx, mirror, 4x4 and solving the three layered cube single handed. Some of them were first time cubers and some already a part of the cubing community. The awards were presented in various categories to the top 10 children. A combination category which included solving three cubes in less than 2 minutes saw many gold medal winners. In the open category, there were parents, grandparents who showed enthusiastic participation and were able to solve the 3X3 in less than 3 minutes.

Rubik’s Cube has great benefits, foremost being de-addiction from gadgets and reduced screen time. It helps build neural networks, better focus, concentration and memory. It’s not just about fun solving the puzzle it also improves your cognitive skills. 

The aim of the competition was not just to create speedcubers but to make cubing to be a way of life for children.