Time to rest: Japan’s Kento Momota will only rejoin national training in early June and will spend the remaining time he has to prepare for the Olympics. — AP
PETALING JAYA: The world badminton men’s singles field is wide open and many challengers will be eyeing titles with Kento Momota out in the sidelines. But the World No 1 spot remains firmly with the Japanese superstar.
The Japanese media are speculating that the 25-year-old may not play in any tournament until the Tokyo Olympics in July following his latest setback.
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