Momota puts in more work much to coach Joo-bong’s delight


Kento Momota of Japan celebrates after winning the mens singles final match against Chen Long of China at the 2018 Badminton Asia Championships in Wuhan, central Chinas Hubei province on April 29, 2018.Japans Kento Momota shocked Olympic gold-medallist Chen Long to be crowned badmintons Asian champion in a stunning upset on April 29. / AFP PHOTO / - / China OUT

DETERMINED Kento Momota (pic) is going the extra mile in training, putting a smile on Japan’s head coach Park Joo-bong’s face.

After all his teammates had completed their training, Momota stayed back to do an extra 45-minute run on the treadmill in Bangkok.

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