Two-time world champion, Kento Momota, has been released from the hospital in Malaysia and is on his way back home to Japan. Momota, along with his team members Morimoto Akifumi (physiotherapist) and Hirayama Yu (assistant coach), were involved in a road accident earlier this week but have been declared fit to fly by doctors at the Putrajaya Hospital.
The group was checked-in at a local hotel and was escorted via the VVIP channel to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Their flight to Tokyo departed at 9.40 am local time. William Thomas, the Hawk-Eye system operator who was also injured in the accident, has been given the all-clear and is expected to return to the UK.
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The accident occurred while they were traveling from their hotel to the airport, shortly after Momota’s victory in the PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2020. Momota sustained multiple laceration wounds to his face, as well as a maxillary sinus and nasal bone fracture.
Sadly, the driver of the vehicle, N Bavan, lost his life in the crash. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) Secretary General, Thomas Lund, expressed his condolences to the driver’s family.
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The news of the accident prompted an outpouring of “get well soon” messages for the injured players, and even the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, wished Momota a swift recovery and expressed his excitement to see him compete in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
At 25 years old, Kento Momota is Japan’s biggest hope for a gold medal in the singles badminton event at the Summer Games. His return to competition is expected at the Yonex All England Open in March, provided he makes a full recovery both physically and mentally, according to Nippon Badminton Association Secretary General and BWF Council Member, Kenji Zeniya.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Kento Momota and his team members?
A: Kento Momota, along with his physiotherapist and assistant coach, were involved in a road accident in Malaysia. They sustained injuries but have been declared fit to fly back to Japan.
Q: Are they returning home immediately?
A: Yes, Momota and his team members have already departed for Tokyo from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Q: Will Kento Momota be able to compete in the upcoming tournaments?
A: If he becomes stable physically and mentally, Momota is expected to make a return to competition at the Yonex All England Open in March.
Summary
Kento Momota, the two-time world champion, has been released from the hospital in Malaysia and is heading back to Japan after a road accident. Along with his team members, Momota has been given the all-clear to travel. The accident occurred shortly after Momota’s victory in the PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2020. While he sustained injuries, he is expected to make a full recovery and return to competition in March. The badminton community and even the International Olympic Committee President have expressed their support and wishes for Momota’s swift recovery.
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