Wake up, BAM council! Save badminton

Kento Momota of Japan is one of the up-and-coming players at the Maybank Malaysian Open. While countries like Japan, Indonesia and Denmark are moulding their juniors into badminton stars, Malaysia is floundering.

ONE of the highlights in the Maybank Malaysian Open was when Kento Momota of Japan defeated Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in a battle between two former world junior champions in the opening round on Wednesday.

These youngsters showed class, power and flair. They both definitely have the makings of future stars.