Prannoy packs off two-time world champ Momota in his own backyard


No home joy. Kento Momota shakes hands with H.S. Prannoy after losing to the Indian at the World Championships in Tokyo. - Pix by Badminton Photo

PETALING JAYA: Home favourite and world No. 2 Kento Momota suffered a shock early exit from the World Championships in Tokyo after going down to India's H.S Prannoy in the men's singles second round on Wednesday (Aug 24).

The two-time world champion was far from his best and world No. 18 Prannoy took full advantage, snatching a 21-17, 21-16 win in 54 minutes.

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