Guangzhou: Kento Momota of Japan has advanced to the final of the BWF World Tour Finals on Saturday as he prevailed 21-14, 21-12 over South Korean player Son Wan-Ho in 52 minutes. Continue reading Kento Momota sets up Shi Yuqi final clash at BWF World Tour Finals
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Kento Momota sets up mouthwatering clash with Chen Long in China Open semi-final
Fuzhou: Men’s singles top seed Kento Momota of Japan issued a chilling warning to his China Open challengers on Friday by storming to a 21-17, 21-14 victory over seventh seed Son Wan Ho of Korea to set up a blockbuster semi-final against Rio Olympic champion, Chen Long of China on Saturday. Continue reading Kento Momota sets up mouthwatering clash with Chen Long in China Open semi-final
Chen Long wins French Open after beating Shi Yuqi in final
Paris: The Rio Olympic champion Chen Long of China was given a stern test by his teammate world No. 2 Shi Yuqi but still won 21-17, 21-19 in the final on Sunday. Continue reading Chen Long wins French Open after beating Shi Yuqi in final
Chen Long beats Kento Momota in French Open semis
Paris: The 2018 season might not be perfect for Rio Olympic champion Chen Long of China, but it looked like his mojo was coming back nicely when he stormed past reigning World Champion and World No. 1 Kento Momota of Japan 21-18, 21-8 in the French Open semi-finals on Saturday. Continue reading Chen Long beats Kento Momota in French Open semis
Denmark Open: Chen Long & Shi Yuqi crash out, Kento Momota & Lin Dan through
Odense: Tuesday was a mixed day for badminton big guns at the Denmark Open.
While Chen Long, Shi Yuqi were sent packing in their openers, Kento Momota and Lin Dan barely survived the first round by the skin of their teeth. Continue reading Denmark Open: Chen Long & Shi Yuqi crash out, Kento Momota & Lin Dan through
Kento Momota & Lin Dan advance, Shi Yuqi crashes out
Tokyo: Most of the higher seeds posted wins at the 2018 Japan Open on Tuesday, setting up the potential for some exciting action in the second round. Continue reading Kento Momota & Lin Dan advance, Shi Yuqi crashes out
China defeats Indonesia 3-1 to capture Asian Games badminton men’s team title
Jakarta: Badminton powerhouse and the 2018 Thomas Cup winner, China, overcame a hostile crowd and feisty challenges from Indonesia shuttlers to beat the hosts 3-1 in 18th Asian Games badminton men’s team final in Jakarta on Wednesday. Continue reading China defeats Indonesia 3-1 to capture Asian Games badminton men’s team title
Shi Yuqi to face Chou Tien-Chen in Asian Games men’s team semis
Jakarta: China proved too strong as it saw off Hong Kong 3-0 to advance to the Asian Games badminton men’s team semi-finals on Monday. Continue reading Shi Yuqi to face Chou Tien-Chen in Asian Games men’s team semis
Viktor Axelsen, Tai Tzu Ying maintain No. 1 in BWF rankings
London: Denmark badminton ace Viktor Axelsen and Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan have continued their domination and held on to the top spots respectively in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) world men’s singles and women’s singles rankings released on Thursday. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen, Tai Tzu Ying maintain No. 1 in BWF rankings
Kento Momota wins first badminton worlds with victory over Shi Yuqi
Nanjing: Kento Momota became the first Japanese man to win badminton singles World Championships title when the sizzling Momota needed only 49 minutes to beat Shi Yuqi of China 21-11, 21-13 to claim the world title on Sunday. Continue reading Kento Momota wins first badminton worlds with victory over Shi Yuqi