Nepali Nationals 2025
- Date
- Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2025
- City
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Venue
Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM)
- Address
- Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) Rabi Bhawan, Kathmandu
- Details
Multi Purpose Hall
- Contact
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Please feel free to call us at one of the following numbers: (+977) 9860906361, (+977) 9742917843, (+977) 9860111116
- Organizers
- Akula Pavan Kumar, Anubhav Gyawali, Anup Adhikari, Bishesh Bajracharya, Krishal KC, Kritika KC, and Supriya Paudel
- WCA Delegates
- Akula Sai Kumar and Saiyam Jain
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
This competition is the fifth iteration of the Nepali National Championship and is open to competitors of all nationalities.
However, only Nepalese participants will be eligible for Prizes and Titles.
- Events
- Main event
- Competitors
- 81
- Registration period
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Online registration opened Friday, January 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM UTC and closed Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM UTC.
- Registration requirements
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This competition is over, click here to display the registration requirements it used.Create a WCA account here if you don't have one.
If this is not your first competition, associate your WCA ID to your WCA account here.
Register for this competition here.
There is a competitor limit of 200 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is Rs.350 (Nepalese Rupee).
Registration fees won't be refunded under any circumstance.
Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM UTC.
If you are a registered competitor you may change your registered events until Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM UTC by contacting the organization team.
On the spot registrations will be accepted with a base registration fee of Rs.450 (Nepalese Rupee).
Registration Fee
Each Additional Event: Rs. 80The base registration is inclusive of one event.
Example:
If you are taking part in five events, your registration fee will includeFor Online Registrants:
Rs. 350 (Base Registration)
4 x Rs. 80 (Additional Events)
Total= Rs. 670For On-The-Spot Registrants:
Rs. 450 (Base Registration)
4 x Rs. 100 (Additional Events)
Total= Rs. 850
Payment Procedure
Each participant is required to pay a registration fee to take part in the event. This fee contributes to covering venue expenses, materials, and other event-related costs.Payment Options:
1. eSewa: Payments can be conveniently made through the eSewa app. Make sure your eSewa account is active and ready for transactions.- Cash (On-Site): You can also make payments in cash at the registration desk on the day(s) of the event, during registration hours.
How to Pay via eSewa:
1. Open the eSewa app on your mobile device.
2. Select the "Send Money" option.
3.Enter the payment phone number (9860906361) Krishal KC provided for the event.
4. Enter the exact registration fee amount.
5. In the remarks section, include your Full Name and the Events you have registered for to ensure the payment is correctly identified and also if you are sending from bank please take a screenshot of statement and send us on whatsapp (9860906361).
Note Make sure to follow these instructions carefully to avoid any issues with your registration!Payment Guidelines:
1. Participants must compulsorily pay their registration fee before competing.
2. Registrants are encouraged to pay their registration fee before the day of the competition either in a meetup or by meeting any of the organizers personally.
3. On mutual understanding, individuals may also pay registration fees on behalf of other registrants.
4. If a participant is unable to make it to the venue within the given time, they must either pay their registration fee prior to the day of the competition or ask another person to pay on their behalf. - Highlights
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Click here to display the highlights of the competition.
Aarbid Bhattarai won with an average of 8.83 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. Surav Krishna Shrestha finished second (9.77) and Salon Ngakhushi finished third (10.12).
| Event | Name | Best | Average | Representing | Solves | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | Aarbid Bhattarai | 7.79 | 8.83 | Nepal | 7.79 | 8.90 | 9.49 | 8.73 | 8.86 | |||
| 2x2x2 Cube | Aarbid Bhattarai | 2.19 | 3.09 | Nepal | 2.19 | 2.95 | 2.89 | 3.43 | 3.97 | |||
| 4x4x4 Cube | Salon Ngakhushi | 37.18 | 39.22 | Nepal | 46.28 | 40.75 | 37.18 | 37.51 | 39.41 | |||
| 5x5x5 Cube | Salon Ngakhushi | 1:03.46 | 1:06.31 | NR | Nepal | 1:05.81 | 1:04.00 | 1:03.46 | 1:16.93 | 1:09.11 | ||
| 6x6x6 Cube | Salon Ngakhushi | 2:07.58 | 2:11.43 | NR | Nepal | 2:10.80 | 2:07.58 | 2:15.91 | ||||
| 7x7x7 Cube | Kengo James Fukuoka (福岡謙悟) | 3:53.03 | 4:01.66 | Japan | 4:01.78 | 3:53.03 | 4:10.17 | |||||
| 3x3x3 Blindfolded | Saiyam Jain | 52.47 | DNF | India | DNF | 1:23.15 | 52.47 | |||||
| 3x3x3 Fewest Moves | Ge Shi (石歌) | 34 | China | 34 | ||||||||
| 3x3x3 One-Handed | Raman Shakya | 13.01 | 16.29 | Nepal | 21.85 | 17.20 | 13.01 | 15.74 | 15.92 | |||
| Clock | Birat Shrestha | 8.19 | 9.27 | NR | Nepal | 9.24 | 10.29 | DNF | 8.27 | 8.19 | ||
| Megaminx | Raman Shakya | 1:00.25 | 1:12.02 | Nepal | 1:17.43 | 1:10.60 | 1:17.95 | 1:08.04 | 1:00.25 | |||
| Pyraminx | Ronish Ghemosu | 2.51 | NR | 3.40 | NR | Nepal | 4.32 | 3.42 | 2.51 | 3.71 | 3.06 | |
| Skewb | Kengo James Fukuoka (福岡謙悟) | 3.52 | 4.70 | Japan | 5.05 | 4.81 | 3.52 | 5.39 | 4.24 | |||
| Square-1 | Salon Ngakhushi | 15.66 | 18.15 | Nepal | 15.66 | 16.94 | 20.26 | 17.26 | 20.45 | |||
| 4x4x4 Blindfolded | Saiyam Jain | 11:31.00 | DNF | India | DNF | DNF | 11:31.00 | |||||
| 5x5x5 Blindfolded | Saiyam Jain | 25:22.00 | DNF | India | DNF | 25:22.00 | DNS | |||||
| 3x3x3 Multi-Blind | Saiyam Jain | 7/11 52:25 | India | 7/11 52:25 | ||||||||
| Event | Round | Format | Time limit | Cutoff | Proceed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | First round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 48 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 12 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 2x2x2 Cube | First round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 36 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 12 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 4x4x4 Cube | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 6:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00 | Top 12 advance to next round |
| Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 5:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00 | ||
| 5x5x5 Cube | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 6:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 3:30.00 | Top 12 advance to next round |
| Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 6:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 3:30.00 | ||
| 6x6x6 Cube | Final | Bo1 / Mo3 | 10:00.00 | 1 attempt to get < 6:30.00 | |
| 7x7x7 Cube | Final | Bo1 / Mo3 | 10:00.00 | 1 attempt to get < 7:30.00 | |
| 3x3x3 Blindfolded | Final | Bo3 | 10:00.00 | ||
| 3x3x3 Fewest Moves | Final | Bo1 | 1 hour | ||
| 3x3x3 One-Handed | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 4:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:30.00 | Top 12 advance to next round |
| Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 4:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:30.00 | ||
| Clock | Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 4:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00 | |
| Megaminx | Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 6:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:30.00 | |
| Pyraminx | First round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 31 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 12 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| Skewb | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 3:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:00.00 | Top 12 advance to next round |
| Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 3:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:00.00 | ||
| Square-1 | Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 3:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00 | |
| 4x4x4 Blindfolded | Final | Bo3 | 1:00:00.00 cumulative* | ||
| 5x5x5 Blindfolded | Final | Bo3 | 1:00:00.00 cumulative* | ||
| 3x3x3 Multi-Blind | Final | Bo1 | 10:00.00 per cube, up to 60:00.00 |
Payment Methods:
Esewa (Preferred): Payments can be made through Esewa. Ensure you have an Esewa account set up and ready for transactions.
Cash on Site: Payments during the day of the event at the registration desk.
Bank Transfer: Bank details for direct transfer can be provided upon request. Please contact the organizers for more information.
How to Pay with Esewa:
Open your Esewa app.
Navigate to the** "Send Money" option.
Enter the phone number provided below for the event's payment section: 9860906361 (Name will show Krishal KC or K** C)
Specify the amount corresponding to your registration fee.
*Include a note with your name and event category to help us identify your payment.**
Once your payment is processed, you will receive a confirmation message. Please keep this confirmation as proof of payment, as it may be required during the event check-in.
For those of you new to cubing, WELCOME!
We wanted to let you know this event is perfectly fine for cubers of ANY age and experience. We just ask you know a couple things before coming to compete...
First, please be familiar with the WCA Regulations, found here:
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/
We have a video made specifically for new cubers, just to show them the basics of competing. This video will explain most of what any cuber competing for the first time will need to know.
If you are stoked to compete and ready to sign up, head over to the 'Registration & Payment' tab and it will guide you to the registration.
FAQs
Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?
A: YES! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete. This means you should bring your own cube.
Q: What is the normal age of competitors at these events?
A: All ages are welcome, but in general competitors are between 10 and 20 years old. Don't let this stop you though, everyone can and should cube!
Q: How do I find results?
A: All results are posted on the WCA page within a week after the competition finishes. However, for the day of competing, go to Cubecomps.com to find information about current events. This is also where you will find information about upcoming rounds of events. Remember, the results are entered by a human so please be patient if you do not see your results immediately.
Q: Are there age divisions?
A: Nope! All competitors compete together.
Q: I want to attend, or I have friends/family who want to attend, but not compete. Do they need to pay as well?
A: No. All spectators are free to view the competition at no cost. There is payment only to compete. But in some cases, venue will be having restriction to allow spectators depending on the competition.
Q: Can I have fun at this event?
A: HECK YES! Cubing is amazing, and we sincerely hope you enjoy the competition!
If you have any further queries, please do mail the organizers & delegates.
By Air
The nearest airport, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), is approximately 10 kilometers from the venue. For any additional assistance, please contact the organizers.
By Public Transportation
There are several routes to reach the venue using public transportation. Follow these steps:
Reach one of the following major bus stops in Kathmandu Valley:
Ratnapark
Kalanki
BalkhuTake a public bus, micro-van, or tempo heading towards Ravibhawan.
Get off near the Ravibhawan Chowk (intersection).
Walk approximately 5 minutes uphill towards NATHM.
By Online Taxi/Ride-Sharing Applications
Online Taxi Services: Download the Indrive app for a private taxi service.
Ride-Sharing Apps: Download the Indrive app for affordable and convenient travel.
Note: Ride-sharing options are generally available for solo travelers only.
Map
Please ensure that you check the location of the venue on Google Maps prior to the date of the competition. If you require offline map services during your travel, please download maps.me on your phone and save an offline map of the Central Development Region.
Accomodation
Please book a room near the venue via booking.com, if required.
Should you require any additional assistance, feel free to contact the organizers.
The Venue is Sponsored by NATHM College also Nathm Is a Co-organizer for this event
 COLLEGE Rabibhawan Kathmandu Nepal *
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Time limit
If you reach the time limit during your solve, the judge will stop you and your result will be DNF (see Regulation A1a4).
A cumulative time limit may be enforced (see Regulation A1a2).
Cutoff
The result to beat to proceed to the second phase of a cutoff round (see Regulation 9g).
Format
The format describes how to determine the ranking of competitors based on their results. The list of allowed formats per event is described in Regulation 9b. See Regulation 9f for a description of each format.