UK MEMORY SPORTS CLUB

UK Memory Masters Qualifying Open 2024

Competition Results & Award Recipients

12 July 2024 | Competition Report

2024 Competition Successfully Concluded

The UK Memory Masters Qualifying Open 2024 officially concluded on 12 July 2024, following a series of competitive assessments held throughout June.

The competition brought together more than 400 participants from different age groups and competitive backgrounds, including experienced memory athletes, professional coaches, emerging competitors and young participants beginning their involvement in competitive memory sports.

The event consisted of four ranking rounds followed by a final assessment, providing participants with opportunities to demonstrate their memorisation abilities under structured competitive conditions.

The online closing and awards ceremony took place on 12 July 2024, marking the formal conclusion of the competition and the announcement of its award recipients.

The ceremony reportedly attracted approximately 14,000 views, reflecting considerable interest in the event among the wider memory sports community.

Competition Overview

The UK Memory Masters Qualifying Open provides a structured assessment framework for competitive memory performance.

Participants are assessed according to established performance requirements, with particular emphasis on memorisation speed, accuracy, concentration and the ability to perform under competitive conditions.

The 2024 competition welcomed participants with varying levels of experience, including children as young as five years old.

Four certification categories were recognised during the competition, representing different stages of achievement in competitive memory.

Official Certification Framework

The UK Memory Masters certification framework recognises different levels of achievement in competitive memory.

UK Grandmaster of Memory

Highest Certification Category

The UK Grandmaster of Memory designation recognises exceptional performance in competitive memory.

To qualify for this distinction, competitors must successfully memorise a complete deck of playing cards in under 40 seconds.

Award Recipients

Total: 4 recipients

UK Master of Memory

Advanced Competitive Memory Certification

The UK Master of Memory designation recognises competitors who demonstrate advanced memorisation abilities.

Recipients must successfully memorise a complete deck of playing cards in under two minutes, demonstrating a high level of speed, accuracy and proficiency in competitive memory techniques.

Published Award Recipients

Oliver Harrison, Amelia Thompson, Jack Evans, Emily Johnson, Henry Davies, Charlotte Walker, Xu Hanyi, Wu Haimeng, Wang Junya, Ye Zilong, Liu Xiaochen, He Lei, Jin Yijia, Cao Muke, Shen Yijun, Jiang Bowen, Chang Ye, Lü Yadi, Guo Yuchen, Ou Liwei, Ma Yiyun, Zuo Xinyuan, Wang Chenyu, Tang Yuling, Ni Zihan, Liu Donghan, Shi Yanni, Liu Haozhe, Wang Fengyu, Luo Sicheng, Han Jinlai, Yang Xuan, He Xinyi, Fu Jian, Sun Ziyue, Guo Liang, Xiong Xiong, Fang Yuhan, Li Ziyue, Zhang Xiaoqing, Lan Ziqi, Cai Jianming, Zhao Huayu, Linghu Lizheng, Deng Yulong, Lian Jiahui, Wang Shasha, Wen Huiqiao, Tong Peng, Wang Gang, Zhao Lili, Zhou Zetian, Chen Liang, Ma Jincen, Yuan Xin, Yang Qihan, Liu Hongjiamian, Fu Xunzhe, Zhang Peng, Hu Fangwei, Zhao Xingzhi, He Kuan, Liu Yuhan, Zhang Yujie, Zhao Yuping, Zhang Shuyuan, Chen Xingyu, Wang Wei, Lu Xinlin, Qiu Lijun, Yu Xiaoshen, Zhao Fucheng, Zhang Jin, Fu Lexuan, Pan Peishen, Zhao Yifan, Zhu Yiming, Zheng Yunyan.

Combined list: 79 names

Names are presented in no particular order.

UK Apprentice Master of Memory

Intermediate Competitive Memory Certification

The UK Apprentice Master of Memory designation recognises individuals who have demonstrated proficiency in the practical application of competitive memory techniques.

To qualify, competitors must successfully memorise a complete deck of playing cards in under five minutes.

Published Award Recipients

George Smith, Sophie Turner, Benjamin Clarke, Lily Hughes, Samuel Moore, Isla Mitchell, Daniel Robinson, Mia White, Jacob Hall, Qu Jiayu, Gao Zihan, Lai Dongping, Wei Yu, Fang Xujia, Xuan Qijie, Guo Siyu, Dong Xianbo, Wang Bingyuan, Xiang Ying, Wei Zhongheng, Lei Peng, Shi Fangfang, Lin Yihan, Wang Liding, Xing Yufei, Liu Xinyao, Xie Yinghao, Xu Zimou, Dong Xianrui, Cai Xiaoying, Zheng Yang, Wang Xinning, Wang Junyi, He Zhixuan, Zheng Mingze, Li Tongyu, Zhang Chengshuo, Lin Qianru, Huang Yixuan, Dong Qing, Feng Haoyu, Shan Sirui, Cao Zheng, Wang Jingjing, Pan Yunduo, Jiang Haoyu, Lin Yangkeyu, Huang Wenshan, Li Yaoxin, Lu Yu, Xia Yufan, Han Tianyou, Lu Ruiwei, Jiang Chen Zirui, Cai Boni, Lin Ying, Ma Xiaoyu, Nie Jinlong, Chen Dilin, Chen Manman, Chen Qin, Li Haidong, Xiong Yixin, Pan Ling.

Combined list: 64 names

Names are presented in no particular order.

UK Memory Explorer

Foundation-Level Memory Certification

The UK Memory Explorer designation recognises participants who are beginning to develop their skills in structured memory training and competitive memorisation.

The assessment framework provides age-appropriate standards, allowing participants from different age groups to demonstrate their progress and achievements.

Published Award Recipients

Noah Wilson, Isabella Young, Ethan Taylor, Chloe Morgan, Joshua Parker, Ruby Cook, Thomas Bell, Evie Cooper, James Foster, Harper Ward, Wang Qi, Guo Jintian, Zhang Pengke, Zhao Lijun, Xu Congrui, Du Weisi, Li Ruixi, Qin He, Li Bingchen, Tang Jun, Wang Ziyan, Bo Yuxin, Liu Zitong, Zhang Guo Yihe, Jiang Linxi, Wang Runyi, Luo Youxi, Wang Qiwei, Li Daiheng, Yao Xuanzhu, Ling Anqing, Jiang Linhua, Chen Xinyue, Chen Juan, Qin Xi Meiyu, Wang Lixin, Han Jin, Zheng Cong, He Boheng, Sun Jinglong, Zuo Jintong, Cai Weiqing, Liu Kaiyu, Xiong Zesheng, Lü Jiaqi, Meng Yufei, Yang Jiyu, Liu Xuancheng, Teng Hongxin, Tong Yangyue, Zeng Shiyu, Huang Zhaoyuan, Bi Hongyu, Sun Xinzi, Zhang Ruijia, Liu Min, Qi Haoyu, Chang Weikai, Xie Shukai, Li Yalin, Sun Siyuan, Guo Yanrui.

Combined list: 62 names

Names are presented in no particular order.

Note on the Published Records

The recipient lists above combine names from the original 2024 competition announcement with additional names appearing in a subsequent publicly circulated list. The combined lists contain 209 name entries. This differs from the 183 recipients reported in the original announcement. The additional entries and the difference in totals remain subject to verification against the original competition records.

Competition Assessment and Development

The UK Memory Masters Qualifying Open 2024 demonstrated the value of structured competitive assessment in recognising memory performance across different levels of experience.

The multi-stage format provided participants with opportunities to test their abilities, develop competitive experience and demonstrate measurable progress in memorisation.

The competition also highlighted the participation of younger athletes in organised memory sports, alongside established competitors and experienced memory practitioners.

Through its certification framework, the competition recognised achievement at different stages of memory development, from foundation-level participation to advanced competitive performance.

Acknowledgements

The organising committee extends its congratulations to the award recipients of the UK Memory Masters Qualifying Open 2024.

Appreciation is also extended to the competitors, coaches, parents, arbiters and members of the organising team whose participation and contributions supported the successful delivery of the competition.

The achievements recognised during the 2024 competition reflect the dedication, preparation and commitment of participating memory athletes.

The UK Memory Sports Club looks forward to supporting the continued development of competitive memory sports and future opportunities for athletes to demonstrate their abilities.

UK MEMORY SPORTS CLUB

UK Memory Masters Qualifying Open 2024

Competition Report & Award Recipients