Highlights Day 1 of the King Cup 2025 gave the badminton world something truly special: the return of a legend. In a moment that felt both nostalgic and thrilling, Kento Momota stepped back onto the international court for the first time since his emotional farewell to the BWF tour in May 2024. And who better…
Hopes of seeing former world No. 1 men’s singles badminton star Kento Momota back on court have been dashed, as the Japanese ace has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming Lin Dan Cup due to a back injury requiring surgery. Momota was scheduled to compete in the tournament, set to take place from July…
The upcoming Lin Dan Cup in Xi’an, scheduled for July 25-27, 2025, is already generating significant buzz, not just for the return of Japanese badminton superstar Kento Momota, but also for a truly Cinderella story unfolding in the draw. An amateur badminton player is set to find themselves in the same group as the former…
In a thrilling development for badminton fans, Japanese superstar Kento Momota, the former world No. 1 in men’s singles, is set to return to competitive play at the esteemed Lin Dan Cup. The 30-year-old, who retired from international badminton in April 2023 at just 29, will take the court in Xi’an, China, from July 25-27, marking…