Austrian Junior Open 2026
Austrian Junior Open 2026 – Vienna, Austria
27 February – 1 March 2026
Our junior players from Squash Factory Schengen-Lëtzebuerg proudly represented the club at the Austrian Junior Open 2026, which took place in Vienna, Austria, from 27/02/2026 to 01/03/2026.
Accompanied and supported throughout the tournament by their coach Jean Claude Schmidt, our players delivered strong performances, gained valuable international experience, and demonstrated great fighting spirit on court.
Final Results
BU11 Category (21 players)
Timofei Gluhoi
🥉 13th place out of 21
2 wins – 2 losses
Coach’s overall performance rating: 83%
Omar Gaitan
🏅 17th place out of 21
4 wins – 1 loss
Coach’s overall performance rating: 73%
BU13 Category (31 players)
Abdullah Gaitan
🏅 23rd place out of 31
Unfortunately, Abdullah twisted his ankle during his second match and had to withdraw from the tournament. Despite this setback, he showed great determination.
Coach’s overall performance rating: 70%
BU15 Category (44 players)
Matvei Gluhoi
🏅 25th place out of 44
3 wins – 2 losses
Coach’s overall performance rating: 80%
Match Highlights
Timofei Gluhoi
vs Omar Zafar (SUI) – 2:3 (14:12, 11:7, 5:11, 9:11, 7:11)
vs Artem Kostiukov (UA) – 0:3 (6:11, 7:11, 6:11)
vs Jerko Rendić (CRO) – 3:0 (11:1, 11:0, 11:1)
vs Artem Kostiukov (UA) – 0:3 (6:11, 7:11, 6:11)
vs Mark Hrabovskyi (UA) – 3:1 (10:12, 11:7, 11:5, 11:7)
Omar Gaitan
vs Mark Hrabovskyi (UA) – 0:3 (4:11, 2:11, 9:11)
vs Anton Steininger (AUT) – 3:0 (13:11, 11:9, 11:5)
vs Robin Rohrmoser (AUT) – 3:0 (11:7, 11:4, 11:5)
vs Roman Nefedov (RUS) – 3:1 (11:9, 11:7, 10:12, 11:9)
vs Adam Messayeh (AUT) – 3:1 (10:12, 11:7, 11:5, 11:7)
Abdullah Gaitan
vs Antonín Pekárek (CZE) – 0:3 (5:11, 6:11, 7:11)
vs Viktor Janković (CRO) – 0:3 (9:11, 1:11, Retired)
Matvei Gluhoi
vs Péter Lengyel (HUN) – 1:3 (11:7, 10:12, 4:11, 5:11)
vs Andrey Hutsailiuk (UA) – 0:3 (1:11, 8:11, 5:11)
vs Filip Moltaš (CZE) – 3:2 (5:11, 11:7, 11:2, 8:11, 12:10)
vs Lukas Kilian Felber (AUT) – 3:0 (14:12, 11:9, 11:5)
vs Florian Berger (AUT) – 3:1 (11:3, 11:9, 12:14, 11:5)
Coach’s Comment
“Overall, I am very pleased with the results and performances of all the players.
Each of them showed commitment, fighting spirit and excellent behavior on and off court.
This tournament was an important step in their development.”Coach Jean Claude Schmidt
Beyond the Courts
In addition to competing, our juniors had the opportunity to explore the beautiful city center of Vienna, relax after intense matches, and enjoy delicious meals in local restaurants. These moments together strengthened team spirit and made the trip even more memorable.
Acknowledgements
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our coach, Jean Claude Schmidt, for his constant support, professional guidance, and dedicated coaching throughout this exciting tournament. His experience, tactical advice, and calm presence during intense and challenging matches were invaluable to our players.
A special thank you also goes to our juniors for their commitment, fighting spirit, discipline, and exemplary sportsmanship. They represented Squash Factory Schengen-Lëtzebuerg with pride, resilience, and respect both on and off the court. Their hard work in training, determination in difficult moments, and positive team spirit make us truly proud.
We look forward to many more tournaments, continued progress, and new achievements together!
Testimonials
Being part of this team is truly a joy. The team spirit and atmosphere are amazing. Everyone is so committed and passionate about the sport, and it creates such an uplifting and motivating environment. I’m genuinely honored to be a part of this team.
A special shout-out to Marc and Nancy, their warmth, openness, and the way they take care of all of us is truly heartwarming. Every time we arrive, we’re greeted with such genuine kindness.
As a female squash player striving for recognition, I deeply admire and appreciate Marc and Nancy’s commitment to promoting the sport, especially women’s squash. Their efforts truly make a difference.
It’s an incredible team, and I’m beyond grateful to be part of it.
Marie-Amélie, Belgian national player, SFSL player since 2021
We’ve been playing at the club for a year now. Family sessions were a key factor for us — it’s so important for children to see their parents engaged in sports too. The warm, supportive community makes us feel part of a big team, and we love attending events together.
Aleksei, 1 year memebr
We joined the Squash Factory Schengen-Lëtzebuerg a year ago to introduce our son to a sport we love. Now our whole family plays together. We really enjoy not only the fun of the game but also the warm and friendly community — it feels like a group of good friends. And our 5-year-old son already plays with a real ball and runs to practice with a big smile.
Anastasiia, 1 year member
Après avoir été entraîné par Marc Thrill et avoir côtoyé le club de squash de Schengen pendant plus d’un an, je ne peux que souligner le professionnalisme, la détermination, l’envie et la motivation que l’entraîneur principal et la présidente du club affichent quotidiennement pour les membres du club. Les valeurs qu’ils essaient de communiquer sont le cœur de ce projet qui est un atout pour la commune de Schengen et le sport au Luxembourg.
Julien, membre depuis 2023
Seit über vier Jahren bin ich Teil der Squash Factory und komme jedes Mal mit Freude zu den Spieltagen. Die Gemeinschaft, die Begeisterung für den Sport und das freundschaftliche Miteinander machen den Club für mich einzigartig. Hier fühlt man sich einfach wohl und willkommen!
Alex, SFSL Spielerin seit 2021
J’ai rejoint la Squash Factory pour jouer avec mon fils et partager ce sport en famille. Le club réunit tous les âges et tous les niveaux dans une ambiance conviviale. Mention spéciale à Marc, un coach passionné et disponible, toujours prêt à transmettre son savoir, même en dehors des entraînements
