Kento Momota hints at comeback


GEORGE TOWN: Former world No. 1 and two-time world champion Kento Momota has surprised fans by announcing his plans to return to tournaments.

The Japanese star, who retired from the national team in April last year after the 2024 Thomas Cup, made the announcement while attending the Penang Badminton Association’s (PBA) Century Cup tournament at Bukit Dumbar on Friday (Nov 21).

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