Amsterdam |: India’s young squash sensation Amarya Bajaj delivered another outstanding international performance by winning the Dutch Junior Open 2026 Boys’ Under-13 title, defeating England’s Daniel Stevenson 3-1 in the championship match. The victory marks another major milestone for one of India’s brightest emerging squash talents.
The triumph comes just weeks after Bajaj secured a Silver Medal at the 2026 Asian Junior Squash Championships in China, further strengthening his reputation as one of the world’s most promising junior players.
Dominant Run to the Championship
Throughout the tournament, Amarya Bajaj showcased exceptional skill, consistency, and mental toughness, overcoming top-ranked junior players from several leading squash nations.
His journey to the title included:
- First Round: Defeated an opponent from Egypt 3-0.
- Second Round: Beat England’s Arlo Smith 3-0.
- Pre-Quarterfinal: Registered an impressive 3-0 victory over Singapore’s No. 1 junior player, Kellan Loh.
- Quarterfinal: Defeated Egypt’s Badr Hassan 3-1.
- Semifinal: Produced one of his strongest performances by defeating Hungary’s European No. 1 junior, Alex Kostjeu, in straight games to secure a place in the final.
- Final: Overcame top-seeded English player Daniel Stevenson 3-1 to capture the prestigious Dutch Junior Open U-13 Championship.
A Rising Star for Indian Squash
At just 13 years old, Bajaj has already built an impressive international résumé. With two medals at the Asian Junior Championships and now a major European junior title, he is rapidly establishing himself as one of the leading talents on the global junior squash circuit.
His latest victory highlights the growing strength of Indian squash, demonstrating that the country’s young athletes are increasingly capable of competing with—and defeating—the world’s best junior players.
India’s Medal Winners at the Dutch Junior Open 2026
India enjoyed an impressive campaign at the Dutch Junior Open 2026, with multiple players reaching the podium:
- Amarya Bajaj – Boys’ Under-13 Champion (Gold)
- Divyanshi Jain – Girls’ Under-13 Champion (Gold)
- Ariana Almoula – Girls’ Under-11 Silver Medalist
- Vedant Agrawal – Boys’ Under-15 Bronze Medalist
A Bright Future Ahead
Amarya Bajaj’s victory adds another significant achievement to his rapidly growing list of international successes and reflects the strong pipeline of young talent emerging from India. With continued development and consistent performances on the world stage, the young champion is widely regarded as a player to watch in the future of international squash.
India’s impressive medal haul at the Dutch Junior Open 2026 also underlines the country’s growing presence in junior squash, signaling a promising future for the sport on the global stage.
