Shuttler Momota is first Japanese to win the men’s singles world title

Proud time: Kento Momota of Japan posing with his gold medal after beating Shi Yuqi of China in the final of the men’s singles event yesterday.

JAPANESE shuttler Kento Momota is on top of the world – for all the right reasons.

The 24-year-old claimed his maiden major title in style by whipping China’s Shi Yuqi 21-11, 21-13 in the men’s singles final of the World Championships at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park Arena yesterday.