Kento is back but champs could be out of Thomas Cup

Ready for action: Kento Momota has been given the all clear to lead Japan’s challenge in the Thomas Cup Finals in Denmark.

PETALING JAYA: Japan will compete in the Thomas Cup Finals with world No. 1 singles player Kento Momota poised to make a grand return but defending champions China’s presence in Denmark is a big question mark. Japan’s head coach Park Joo-bong said their government had finally given the blessings for them to take part in the Finals in Aarhus from Oct 3-11.

Japan, however, will only begin their centralised training for both the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup on Sept 1.