Chong Wei says Momota will overcome tragic incident and make comeback for Olympics


Helping hand: Lee Chong Wei arriving at Putrajaya Hospital to visit Kento Momota yesterday.

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian badminton legend Lee Chong Wei believes former rival Kento Momota is strong enough to overcome the traumatic episode of being involved in a fatal road accident – and make a strong comeback before the Olympics.

All that matters now for the 25-year-old Japanese ace, according to Chong Wei, is for him to recover fully before thinking about returning to the court.

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