Momota, Tago apologize for gambling at illegal casinos

Momota, Tago apologize for gambling at illegal casinos

Japanese badminton superstar Kento Momota (R) and teammate Kenichi Tago apologize at a press conference in Tokyo on April 8, 2016 for gambling at illegal casinos. Momota, ranked No. 2 in the world in men's singles, would be a likely medalist at this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics but may now not be allowed to compete at the 2016 Summer Games. ==Kyodo

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