Rubik’s Cube stars shine at European speedcubing event in the Netherlands

No Comment Video. Rubik’s Cube stars shine at European speedcubing event in the Netherlands Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 17/07/2026 - 0:15 GMT+2 More than 1,000 speedcubers from 53 countries are competing in Arnhem, the Netherlands, from 16 to 19 July 2026. Events range from blindfolded solves to solving while wearing oven gloves. From children solving Rubik's Cubes in oven gloves to world-class competitors completing blindfolded challenges, the European Speedcubing Championship in Arnhem is showcasing the full range of the sport. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The championship, held at Sportcentrum Valkenhuizen until 19 July, is organised under World Cube Association rules and features a wide range of disciplines, from traditional speed solves to one-handed and blindfolded events, alongside novelty challenges such as solving while wearing oven mitts. Behind the scenes, volunteers prepare each round by scrambling cubes before placing them into individual boxes for competitors, while specialist stalls sell lubricants designed to keep the puzzles turning as smoothly as possible. According to competitor and World Cube Association communications team member Kyle Renatus, the close-knit international community remains one of the sport's biggest attractions. Rubik's cube Netherlands Championship Sport Top stories Now playing Next Rubik’s Cube stars shine at European speedcubing event in the Netherlands Now playing Next Spain battles major Aragon wildfire amid heatwave Now playing Next Algeria investigates Mohammadia orphanage fire that killed 11 people Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Kyiv protesters rally after Zelenskyy sacks defence minister Fedorov Now playing Next Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans Now playing Next Kyiv hit again as Ukraine reports two dead in Russian strike Now playing Next What did Romans really look like? A Hungarian museum has the answer Now playing Next Iran launches retaliatory attacks on US bases across Middle East Now playing Next Where is the EU's population growing the most? Now playing Next Iran attacks US bases as Trump threatens power plant hits Now playing Next Spanish PM says Gibraltar border removal closes 'open wound' Now playing Next Ex-CEO of Italian motorway operator among 32 convicted over Genoa bridge collapse Now playing Next Salzburg celebrates Mozart's 270th birth anniversary by displaying 300 gold-coloured statues Now playing Next Rome organises open air film screenings to help residents cope with the ongoing heatwave Now playing Next EU prosecutor charges four Greek MPs in agricultural subsidy fraud scandal ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario No Comment Toronto choked by wildfire smoke, records world's worst air quality No Comment Argentina reaches World Cup final, jubilation in Buenos Aires and disappointment in the Falklands No Comment Buenos Aires erupts as Argentina reach World Cup final Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Odyssey’ - An epic but flawed trip to Hades and back Europe News Dismissed defence minister Fedorov accuses Ukraine's army chief of fuelling divisions, incompetence Europe News China is 'a critical long-term strategic challenge', EU ministers say Europe News Ukrainian parliament backs new wartime cabinet, amid scandal over defence minister dismissal The Cube Fact check: False claims target French referee after Egypt World Cup exit Europe Today Ukrainian gains should bring Putin to the negotiating table: Kubilius Europe News EU Court of Justice clears way for Puigdemont amnesty as it backs Spain Spain "It's freedom": Border residents react to end of Gibraltar-Spain checks ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today MEP: German military law makes citizens 'think about contribution' Europe Today Chat Control is 'treating everyone as a suspect', says expert Europe in Motion Education comes in different forms: How do Europeans feel about vocational training? Europe Today Europe Today: Middle East tensions rise as Europe deepens support for Ukraine USA Argentina defeat England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final with a dramatic late double Iran Iran launches retaliatory attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan Russia Meet the Russian model whose Haaland look went viral Earth News How scientists forecast heatwaves ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT