Badminton

Prannoy packs off two-time world champ Momota in his own backyard

By R. KIRUBASHINI
No home joy. Kento Momota shakes hands with H.S. Prannoy after losing to the Indian at the World Championships in Tokyo. - Pix by Badminton Photo

PETALING JAYA: Home favourite and world No. 2 Kento Momota suffered a shock early exit from the World Championships in Tokyo after going down to India's H.S Prannoy in the men's singles second round on Wednesday (Aug 24).

The two-time world champion was far from his best and world No. 18 Prannoy took full advantage, snatching a 21-17, 21-16 win in 54 minutes.

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