Happy Retirement: The Superman Kento Momota and his final bow

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The world of badminton was hit by the news of Kento retiring. Kento be calling the day off after Thomas Cup 2024. A two-time world champion and former World No. 1, said he is retiring from international badminton at the age of 29, admitting he had never been the same since a serious car crash four years ago.
Momota said that his "spirit was almost broken" as he tried to recover from the accident -- hours after he won the Malaysia Master - which killed the driver of the car he took to KLIA airport.
Momota was born in Kagawa Prefecture, and started playing badminton in the second grade of elementary school. When he was in sixth grade he received his first title in the All Japan Elementary School Championship, winning the men's singles category.
The young Kento got his name from the father who was inspired by Kent Clark who play the character Superman. Wanting his son to grow up like the superhero, the father’s wishful thinking never gone unanswered.
Momota's presence was increasingly visible as he took part in a bigger race, the 2011 World Junior Championships held in Taipei, Taiwan. Even though Momota did not win the Championship, his presence was immensely felt. His performance was immediately noticed by the Nippon Badminton Association. Momota began to join the Japanese national team and was expected to be a glittering star. Indeed in 2012, Kento became the Asia Junior Champion and in the same year, Momota also won the World Junior Championships held in Chiba, Japan.
Going into senior scene, he snatches several major badminton titles including two World Championships titles, two Asian Championships titles, and one All England title. In addition, Momota has received a Guinness World Records certificate for "The most badminton men's singles titles in a season", for his achievements by winning 11 titles in the 2019 season.
One of his major disappointments though was early exit in the Japan Olympics. Momota was knocked out in the group stage after losing to the unseeded South Korean Heo Kwang-hee. Was it the accident or the immense pressure to deliver in front of home-crowd?
He went through a period of slump losing early round tournaments, causing his BWF ranking fell like roller coaster after the accident. In his own words, I never felt like recovering. Therefore, going into retirement is the only matter of time. We wish happy retirement to our Superman and good luck in his future endeavors.

[@user-fg3uk9lt5u]

True legend in our hearts and could have won many more titles including Olympic if not for the mishap, will remember Kento as the fighter and true champion. Respect 👍👍👍

[@edisonsubandi7231]

He is legend for japan and for badminton world. Very hard came back from accident trauma but still survive us grace of God. Good luck.

[@joshuablaze6536]

Finally one of my best contemporaries hangs his boots. Kento thanks for your superb contribution to badminton and making the sport an interesting one. Auld lang syne. ❤❤❤

[@nagosportbadminton]

legend from japan

[@eilanelim6287]

Goodbye Kento Momota. You're talented and do come back as a coach! Enjoy your retirement first ! Spend time with your family and loved ones then come back as a coach...we miss you! Respect your decision to retire as your health is your priority! Look forward to seeing you again! Always in our thoughts! Those memorable moments when you were at the peak of your career! Cheers! 🏸👍👍👍

[@eilanelim6287]

🙏🙏

[@noridahable]

Mis momota❤❤❤

[@romankaras123]

😢

[@celestindupilon2773]

what a weird video, omitting relevant events, presenting pictures that do not correspond with the facts presented, what a bs. cheers, Célestin

[@youtiongtiang1145]

A unfortunate accident in Malayasia was the main caused . Happy retirement and be a Super Coach 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

you somehow forgot the gambling incident lmao

[@79wkpeng]

let his happy memory prevail :)