Too early to say if Momota will dominate in Thailand, says Chong Wei


PETALING JAYA: Badminton legend Lee Chong Wei believes the much anticipated men’s singles competition of the Yonex Thailand Open from Jan 12-17 – the first stop of the three-event World Tour series – is anybody’s game.

The three-time Olympics silver medallist thinks that it is premature to say that Japan’s world No. 1 Kento Momota will start as the overwhelming favourite after he made a remarkable return to competition last week by winning his third successive crown in the All Japan National Championships.

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