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Kento Momota (桃田 賢斗, Momota Kento, born 1 September 1994) is a former Japanese badminton player. He has won several major badminton tournaments including two World Championships titles, two Asian Championships titles, and one All England title.
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Apr 17, 2024 · Japan's former world No. 1 and two-time world champion Momota Kento announces his retirement after a car crash that nearly killed him in 2020. He says he can no longer compete with the world's best players and will focus on domestic and grassroots badminton.
Kento Momota is a Japanese badminton player who ranks 56th in the world and 180th in the BWF World Tour. He plays left-handed and uses Yonex racket. He aims to win a gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Apr 18, 2024 · PETALING JAYA: Former world No. 1 men’s singles shuttler Kento Momota has announced his retirement from international badminton at the age of 29. In a press conference in Tokyo earlier Thursday (April 18), Momota said the upcoming Thomas Cup in Chengdu on April 28th will be his last outing with the Japanese national team.
Sep 1, 2022 · The former world No. 1 badminton player reveals his current challenges and how he wants to rebuild his confidence and form after a disappointing Olympic performance and a car crash. He also talks about his defensive style, his rivals and his desire to find a new version of himself.
Apr 19, 2024 · TOKYO – Two-time world champion Kento Momota, 29, is retiring from international badminton, ending a top-level career that never recovered from a car crash four years ago.
