Former Number One Kento Momota Retires From International Badminton At 29

Two-time world champion Kento Momota said Thursday he is retiring from international badminton aged 29, admitting he had never been the same since a serious car crash four years ago.

Two Years After Car Crash, Badminton Ace Kento Momota In Free Fall

Kento Momota was once badminton's undisputed king but his career has gone into free fall ever since a car crash more than two years ago which left him badly hurt.

Top-Ranked Viktor Axelsen Pulls Out Of Thailand Open

World number one shuttler Viktor Axelsen pulled out of the Thailand Open on Thursday, citing an injury he sustained at last week's Thomas and Uber Cup finals

World Number 2 Shuttler Kento Momota Withdraws From World Championships

Kento Momota also withdrew from last week's BWF World Tour Finals 2021 with a back issue and has returned to Japan.

"Do You Care About Players' Well-Being At All?": Mathias Boe Slams BWF

In the last 10 weeks, eight tournaments have taken place, including Sudirman Cup, Thomas and Uber Cup Final and five World Tour events and the ongoing World Tour Finals.

Indonesia Open: Lakshya Sen Exits After Defeat To World No. 1 Kento Momota

Indonesia Open: Lakshya Sen lost in straight games to Kento Momota on Tuesday.

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Enter Second Round Of Indonesia Masters

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and in-form shuttler Lakshya Sen made impressive starts at the Indonesia Masters Super 750 badminton tournament, reaching the second round with contrasting wins on Tuesday.

Tokyo Olympics: Kento Momota Suffers Shock Exit In Group Stage

Tokyo 2020: World No.1 men's badminton player Kento Momota was knocked out in the group stage after losting 15-21, 19-21 to South Korea's Heo Kwang-hee.

Kento Momota Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Japanese Players Pull Out Of Thailand Open

Kento Momota tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, prompting the withdrawal of all Japan's players from this month's Thailand Open.

Kento Momota Wins All-Japan Badminton Championship To Cap Comeback After Car Crash

Kento Momota is one of Japan's brightest hopes for a gold medal on home soil at the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo Games next year.