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DUTCH SNOOKER CHAMPION - HUGO VAN HOUTEN
There it is, the biggest title you can win in the Netherlands... truly a euphoric moment!! In the final against Ameer Baksh, who had previously won a 6-red Dutch Championship title...
ultimately won 6-1 with 2 breaks of 50+ and 2 of 90+
First of all, thanks to Hugo Van Houten, Sebas Kan, and Arya for the excellent livestream with commentary! Thanks also to René Stuten and Westend for organizing the tournament!
And of course, he thanks all the wonderful people and the great support he has received from everyone.
Also, a special (huge) thank you to his sponsors; without them, this would never have been possible..
And finally, he thanks his coach Danny Moermans for believing in him and having faith in him—thank you so very much!!
Here is his story :)
His name is Hugo van Houten, 19 years old, and he is originally from the Netherlands. Six months ago, he moved to Belgium for his sport, snooker.
He started playing when he was 7. He has been playing snooker for 12 years now and currently practices his sport daily.
His coach, Danny Moermans (who also used to coach Luca Brecel and Julien Leclerq), lives in Hasselt. From the Netherlands, Hugo and his father had to drive back and forth once every two weeks for his training. Back then, he already thought, “How much easier it would be if I lived in Hasselt too…”
From that moment on, he began exploring his options and eventually took the step to permanently relocate to Hasselt, Belgium. He now trains approximately 40 hours a week and also travels internationally for European and World Championships, hoping to secure a professional contract through that route, which would place him among the world’s elite.
Is that a realistic goal? Considering his achievements—MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the 2025 Eredivisie league, winner of the 2024 Hague Open, ranked No. 1 in the Netherlands (all ages) throughout 2025, and a quarterfinalist at the 2024 European Championships in Bosnia—his ultimate goal of turning pro is certainly not unrealistic.
It’s also worth mentioning that he won the Dutch National Championship on Sunday, April 12! (The biggest tournament in the Netherlands). As a result, he is now ranked number 1, so you can safely say he is the best snooker player in the Netherlands. And all this at the age of 19..
However, constantly traveling and competing in tournaments naturally requires a significant financial investment. To this end, he is actively seeking individuals and companies who believe in his story and want to join him on his journey to the top. If you’re interested, feel free to contact him via one of his social media channels. You can also reach him through his website www.hugovanhouten.com.
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