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Indian Players Shine at Dutch Junior International 2026 Badminton Tournament

The Dutch Junior International 2026 has begun in Haarlem, showcasing a strong performance from the Indian badminton team. Players like Dev Ruparelia and Pranit Somani have advanced to the next round, with impressive victories in their matches. This tournament marks a significant opportunity for young athletes to shine on an international stage. Read on to discover more about the matches and results from this exciting event.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Feb 26, 2026, 02:17 IST

Exciting Start for Indian Contingent

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


Dev Ruparelia achieved a convincing win against Lithuania's Rokas Lesinskas, finishing the match in straight games with scores of 21-15 and 21-18, taking just 29 minutes.


Next up for Ruparelia is his compatriot Pranit Somani, who triumphed in a challenging three-game match against Denmark's Christopher Kunckel. Somani secured victory with scores of 21-13, 21-23, and 21-11 after a 49-minute battle, as reported by the Badminton Association of India (BAI).


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


Here are some notable results:


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.


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