TOKYO: Injured Japanese badminton world number one Kento Momota had surgery on a bone near his eye on Saturday – dashing hopes of an early recovery, local media reported. Momota had prepared to return to action at the March 11 All England Championships but would miss the competition, NHK said. Instead he is expected to focus on treatment, it said, adding that his recovery was expected to be “considerably” delayed. Momota returned to Japan in mid-January after suffering minor injuries following a car crash that killed his driver. Momota enjoyed unrivalled success in 2019, with his title haul including the World Championship, Asia Championship, and All England Championship.

Source: New Strait Times February 08, 2020 08:37 UTC