Malaysia Masters winner suffered cuts, whole-body bruising in accident that killed his driver. FMTNews Badminton
Kento Momota poses with his medal after defeating Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen at the Malaysia Masters.
The 25-year-old Japanese suffered cuts and bruising in the accident near Kuala Lumpur but is aiming to return at the All England Championships on March 11, said Kinji Zeniya, secretary general of Japan’s Badminton Association on Tuesday. “I hope he will do his best without pushing and rushing himself too hard and without being impatient,” said Zeniya.
The driver was killed at the scene while Momota received cuts to his face and bruising all over his body, Zeniya said, denying previous reports that he had broken his nose and chin.Momota will return to Japan on Wednesday, Zeniya said, and would receive further medical checks.
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