Indian Players Shine at Dutch Junior International 2026

The Dutch Junior International 2026 has begun in Haarlem, showcasing strong performances from Indian badminton players. Dev Ruparelia, Pranit Somani, and Akhil Reddy Bobba have all secured victories, advancing to the next round. The competition promises exciting matches ahead as these athletes continue to shine on the international stage.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 25, 2026, 22:37 IST

Positive Start for Indian Contingent

The Dutch Junior International 2026 kicked off on Wednesday at the DEGIRO-hal in Haarlem, where Indian players made a strong impression, with several men's singles competitors advancing to the next stage.

Victories for Indian Shuttlers

Dev Ruparelia achieved a convincing win against Rokas Lesinskas from Lithuania, finishing the match in straight games with scores of 21-15 and 21-18 over a duration of 29 minutes. He is set to compete next against fellow Indian Pranit Somani, who triumphed in a challenging three-game match against Denmark's Christopher Kunckel, winning 21-13, 21-23, 21-11 after 49 minutes.

Akhil Reddy Bobba also progressed smoothly, defeating Germany's Jarno Deters with a score of 21-11, 21-9.

Match Results Overview

Here are some selected results from the tournament:

Dev Ruparelia bt Rokas Lesinskas (LTU) 21-15, 21-18

Pranit Somani bt Christopher Kunckel (DEN) 21-13, 21-23, 21-11

Akhil Reddy Bobba bt Jarno Deters (GER) 21-11, 21-9

Samuel Tamang bt Nils Barion (GER) 21-9, 21-9

Aanayan Borah bt Milan Zeisig (GER) 22-20, 21-19