Covid-19: Japan ace Kento Momota pulls out of Bangkok leg of World Tour after testing positive


PETALING JAYA: The much-anticipated Asian leg of the World Tour in Bangkok from Jan 12 to 31 has been dealt a severe blow after Japan's world No.1 Kento Momota was forced to pull out.

This comes after the Japan ace tested positive for Covid-19, prompting the Nippon Badminton Association (NBA) to call off their trip to the Thai capital.

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