Momota downs Axelsen to bag season's first win

Japan's Kento Momota poses with the trophy after winning the men's final singles match aganist Denmark's Viktor Axelsen at India Open 2016 badminton tournament in New Delhi on April 3, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / SAJJAD HUSSAIN

PETALING JAYA: Kento Momota bagged his first title of the season after beating Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen at the Indian Open.

The 21-year-old Japanese shuttler carved out a 21-15, 21-18 win at the Siri Fort Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.