Nishimoto sparks Japan’s comeback win

KUALA LUMPUR: Japanese badminton has a new men’s singles hero in Kenta Nishimoto (pic).

The world No. 60 pulled of a stunning win that sparked a great comeback as Japan upset China 3-1 in the semi-finals of the inaugural Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, yesterday.

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