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Kento Momota (桃田 賢斗, Momota Kento, born 1 September 1994) is a former Japanese badminton player. He has won several major badminton tournaments including two World Championships titles, two Asian Championships titles, and one All England title.
Apr 17, 2024 · Japan's former world No. 1 and two-time world champion Momota Kento announces his retirement after a career-altering car crash in 2020. He says he can no longer compete with the world's best players and will focus on domestic and grassroots badminton.
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Sep 1, 2022 · The former world No. 1 badminton player reveals his current challenges and how he wants to rebuild his confidence and form after a disappointing Olympic performance and a car crash. He also talks about his defensive style, his rivals and his desire to find a new version of himself.
Apr 18, 2024 · Twice world champion in 2018 and 2019, Momota was on a redemptive arc heading into the 2020 Olympics. He won a staggering 11 titles in 2019, the invincibility spoken of as an inevitability for a gold at his home Games. Ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics, Momota was already a big deal.
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Kento Momota is a Japanese badminton player who ranks 68th in the world and 191st in the BWF World Tour. He plays left-handed and uses Yonex racket. He aims to win a gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Jan 16, 2023 · After a dismal 2022 year, the former world No. 1 badminton player won his fifth Japanese national title and vowed to restore his form and reputation. He faces a tough challenge to regain his ranking and confidence on the international stage, but he is not looking too far ahead.
