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8 Jul 2026
Indian squash has found its newest teenage sensation. At just 13 years of age, Amarya Bajaj has announced himself on the global stage by winning the Dutch Junior Open 2026 Under-13 Boys' title, one of the most prestigious tournaments in junior squash.
The young Indian displayed extraordinary confidence, tactical brilliance, and remarkable maturity throughout the tournament, defeating some of the strongest junior players from England, Egypt, Singapore, and Hungary before lifting the coveted trophy. His inspiring triumph is another shining moment for Indian squash and a reminder that the country's next generation of champions is already making waves internationally.
Amarya's journey to the title was anything but easy. He opened his campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over an Egyptian opponent, immediately setting the tone for the tournament. In the second round, he comfortably defeated England's Arlo Smith in straight games before delivering one of the tournament's biggest upsets.
Facing Singapore's top-seeded Kaelen Low in the pre-quarterfinals, Amarya produced a flawless display to secure another convincing 3-0 win. The victories kept coming as he overcame Egypt's Badr Hassan 3-1 in the quarterfinals, proving his consistency against players from nations renowned for producing world-class squash talent.
The semifinals brought perhaps Amarya's toughest examination yet. Standing across the court was European No. 1 Alex Kosztyu of Hungary, a player widely expected to challenge for the title. Instead, the Indian youngster delivered one of his finest performances of the tournament. Displaying excellent court coverage and exceptional mental toughness, he blanked the Hungarian star to storm into the championship match.
The final was another high-pressure encounter against England's Daniel Stevenson. Undeterred by the occasion, Amarya remained calm, dictating rallies with confidence before sealing an impressive 3-1 victory to become the Dutch Junior Open champion. The triumph marked the perfect finish to an unforgettable week in the Netherlands.
This latest success comes shortly after Amarya claimed the silver medal at the 2026 Asian Junior Championships in China. With two Asian Junior medals already in his collection and now a prestigious European title, the teenager has rapidly established himself among the world's elite junior players.
As he continues climbing the international rankings, Indian squash enthusiasts have every reason to be excited. If his recent performances are any indication, this remarkable young athlete is only getting started—and the biggest victories may still lie ahead.
Keywords: Amarya Bajaj, Dutch Junior Open 2026, Indian squash, Under-13 champion, junior squash, Netherlands, Asian Junior Championships, Indian sports, squash talent, youth champion.