Indian squash prodigy Amarya Bajaj clinches U13 Dutch Junior Open title
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Amarya also recently won silver medal at the 2026 Asian Junior Championships
India’s rising squash star Amarya Bajaj delivered a sensational performance to capture the Dutch Junior Open 2026 Under-13 Boys’ title, overcoming a series of world-class opponents.
The young Indian showcased remarkable composure, skill, and mental strength as he defeated players from the world’s leading squash nations on his path to the championship.
Amarya began his campaign with a convincing victory over an Egyptian opponent in the opening round before overcoming a strong challenge from England in the second round.
In the pre-quarter-finals, he stunned the No. 1 player from Singapore, followed by another impressive win over an Egyptian player in the quarter-finals.
His toughest challenge came in the semi-finals, where he defeated the European No. 1 from Hungary in a high-quality contest to book his place in the final.
There, Amarya produced another exceptional performance to defeat the top-seeded English player, sealing the prestigious Dutch Junior Open title.
The triumph comes just weeks after Amarya won the silver medal at the 2026 Asian Junior Championships in China, further cementing his position as one of India’s brightest young squash prospects.
With two Asian Junior medals already to his name at just 13 years of age and now a major European title, Amarya continues to establish himself on the international junior squash circuit.
His Dutch Junior Open victory is not only a personal milestone but also a significant achievement for Indian squash, highlighting the emergence of a new generation of talent capable of competing with—and defeating—the world’s best junior players.
As Amarya continues his rapid rise on the international stage, Indian squash fans will be watching with great anticipation as one of the country’s most promising young athletes continues to make his mark globally.
Who is Amarya Bajaj?
Amarya Bajaj is an Indian squash prodigy. He recently lifted the U13 Dutch Junior Open Boys’ title, defeating the junior European No. 1 as well as the top-seeded player en route to the title. The 13-year-old also won silver at the 2026 Asian Junior Championships.
How did Amarya Bajaj perform at the U13 Dutch Junior Open 2026?
Amarya clinched the title with an unblemished performance. In the pre-quarters, he stunned the top-ranked player from Singapore before seeing off an Egyptian in the last eight round. Then in the semis, Amarya faced the European No. 1 from Hungary and beat him in a high-quality contest to book his place in the final. In the title match, he had to defeat the top seeded player to win his maiden title at the Dutch Junior Open.
What are Amarya Bajaj’s other accomplishments?
Apart from the Dutch Junior Open title, Amarya has also won silver medal at the 2026 Asian Junior Championships, his second medal in the competition.
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