Tuesday, 15 Oct 2024

Kento Momota and Huang Ya Qiong Named BWF Players of the Year 2019

Kento Momota and Huang Ya Qiong have been recognized as the Players of the Year at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Players’ Gala. Momota, who secured an impressive 10 titles this year, including the TOTAL BWF World Championships, was awarded the Male Player of the Year. Huang Ya Qiong, on the other hand, clinched the Female Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Momota showcased an outstanding season by winning major tournaments like the World Championships, the Badminton Asia Championships, and the All England. He also led Japan to the final of the Sudirman Cup. Huang Ya Qiong and her partner Zheng Si Wei proved to be a formidable duo, winning the World Championships for the second time and clinching all three Super 1000 titles – All England Open, Indonesia Open, and China Open.

In addition to the Players of the Year, several other talented athletes were recognized for their exceptional performances. Qu Zimo from China was honored as the Male Para Badminton Player of the Year, and Leani Ratri Oktila from Indonesia claimed the Female Para Badminton Player of the Year for the second time.

Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong, the Korean women’s doubles pair, were voted as the Most Improved Players of the Year. And 17-year-old An Se Young from Korea was named the Most Promising Player of the Year after a remarkable performance that included title wins at the French Open, Korea Masters, Akita Masters, Canada Open, and New Zealand Open.

Tham Khảo Thêm:  BWF News

Congratulations to all the winners who have demonstrated their exceptional skills and dedication to the sport of badminton. These awards celebrate their achievements and inspire future generations of players.

FAQs

Q: Who won the Male Player of the Year award at the BWF Players’ Gala?
A: Kento Momota, the Men’s Singles player from Japan, was awarded the Male Player of the Year at the BWF Players’ Gala.

Q: Who won the Female Player of the Year award at the BWF Players’ Gala?
A: Huang Ya Qiong, the Mixed Doubles player from China, was honored with the Female Player of the Year at the BWF Players’ Gala.

Q: Who received the Most Promising Player of the Year award?
A: An Se Young, the Women’s Singles player from Korea, was recognized as the Most Promising Player of the Year at the BWF Players’ Gala.

Summary

Kento Momota and Huang Ya Qiong were named the Male and Female Players of the Year, respectively, at the BWF Players’ Gala. Momota’s exceptional performance, including winning the TOTAL BWF World Championships, earned him the prestigious award. Huang Ya Qiong’s partnership with Zheng Si Wei proved to be unstoppable, securing them multiple titles throughout the season. Additionally, other remarkable players were acknowledged for their outstanding achievements in various categories, including Para Badminton and Most Improved Player of the Year. These awards celebrate the talent and dedication of these athletes, inspiring future generations of badminton players.