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Kento Momota Returns After 30 Months Retirement
Kento Momota wins Lin Dan Cup 2026 after 30-month retirement.
In brief
Kento Momota wins Lin Dan Cup 2026 after 30-month retirement. Kento Momota, a former world number one badminton player, won the Lin Dan Cup 2026 in China after returning from a 30-month retirement. Originally reported by Tribunnews.
Kento Momota's Comeback
Kento Momota returned to competition after 30 months retirement to win the Lin Dan Cup 2026 in China.
Final Match Details
Momota defeated Wang Zheng Xing with scores of 13-15, 15-6, 15-13 in the final match.
Lin Dan Cup 2026
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The Lin Dan Cup 2026 was held in Wuhan, China, where Momota won the tournament.
Prize Money
Momota won 200,000 yuan or approximately 400 million rupiah in prize money.
Lin Dan's Request
Lin Dan, a Chinese badminton legend, requested Momota to compete in the Lin Dan Cup 2026.
Previous Retirement
Momota had previously scheduled to compete in July 2025 but withdrew due to back surgery.
Momota's Statement
Momota thanked supporters and said he felt exhausted after winning the tournament.
Path to Victory
Momota defeated Zhou Ze Qi, Liu Ze Qing, and Chen Wenjie before facing Wang Zheng Xing in the final.
2020 Accident
Momota experienced a traffic accident on January 13, 2020, which affected his career.
In short
Kento Momota, a former world number one badminton player, won the Lin Dan Cup 2026 in China after returning from a 30-month retirement.
