Kento Momota in stable condition, says coach


KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 1 Kento Momota (pic), who was involved in a road accident on the MEX highway (Maju Expressway) early Monday (Jan 13), has been hospitalised and is in stable condition, says Japan's national team coach.

The 26-year-old Japanese badminton player escaped with light injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Hospital Putrajaya.

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