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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(240503) -- CHENGDU, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese badminton star Momota Kento is seen during a press conference held on the sideline of the Thomas Uber Cups Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 3, 2024. Momota has announced his retirement from international competition following Japan's elimination from the Thomas Cup at the hands of Malaysia on Thursday. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(240503) -- CHENGDU, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese badminton star Momota Kento is seen during a press conference held on the sideline of the Thomas Uber Cups Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 3, 2024. Momota has announced his retirement from international competition following Japan's elimination from the Thomas Cup at the hands of Malaysia on Thursday. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(240503) -- CHENGDU, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese badminton star Momota Kento leaves the room after a press conference held on the sideline of the Thomas Uber Cups Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 3, 2024. Momota has announced his retirement from international competition following Japan's elimination from the Thomas Cup at the hands of Malaysia on Thursday. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(240503) -- CHENGDU, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese badminton star Momota Kento is seen during a press conference held on the sideline of the Thomas Uber Cups Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 3, 2024. Momota has announced his retirement from international competition following Japan's elimination from the Thomas Cup at the hands of Malaysia on Thursday. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(240503) -- CHENGDU, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese badminton star Momota Kento is seen during a press conference held on the sideline of the Thomas Uber Cups Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 3, 2024. Momota has announced his retirement from international competition following Japan's elimination from the Thomas Cup at the hands of Malaysia on Thursday. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento (2nd R) of Japan reacts after the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento (R) of Japan and coach Park Joo Bong react after the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan leaves the court after the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento (2nd R) of Japan reacts after the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento (L) of Japan and coach Park Joo Bong react after the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan greets the audience after the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS TPE(CN)

(240501) -- CHENGDU, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan cheers up prior to the group B match between Japan and Chinese Taipei at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS TPE(CN)

(240501) -- CHENGDU, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan cheers up prior to the group B match between Japan and Chinese Taipei at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JAPAN VS GERMANY (CN)

(240429) -- CHENGDU, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan returns the shuttlecock to Matthias Kicklitz of Germany during the group B match between Japan and Germany at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JAPAN VS GERMANY (CN)

(240429) -- CHENGDU, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento (R) of Japan reacts while competing against Matthias Kicklitz of Germany during the group B match between Japan and Germany at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JAPAN VS GERMANY (CN)

(240429) -- CHENGDU, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan returns the shuttlecock to Matthias Kicklitz of Germany during the group B match between Japan and Germany at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JAPAN VS GERMANY (CN)

(240429) -- CHENGDU, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento (R) of Japan competes against Matthias Kicklitz of Germany during the group B match between Japan and Germany at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JAPAN VS GERMANY (CN)

(240429) -- CHENGDU, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan returns the shuttlecock to Matthias Kicklitz of Germany during the group B match between Japan and Germany at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JAPAN VS GERMANY (CN)

(240429) -- CHENGDU, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan celebrates scoring while competing against Matthias Kicklitz of Germany during the group B match between Japan and Germany at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JAPAN VS GERMANY (CN)

(240429) -- CHENGDU, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan celebrates after defeating Matthias Kicklitz of Germany during the group B match between Japan and Germany at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JAPAN VS GERMANY (CN)

(240429) -- CHENGDU, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan celebrates scoring while competing against Matthias Kicklitz of Germany during the group B match between Japan and Germany at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento (R) of Japan celebrates after winning the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento (R) of Japan returns a shot in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento (R) of Japan celebrates scoring in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan changes a jersey in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan celebrates scoring in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan reacts in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan reacts in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan greets the audience after winning the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan warms up before the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan returns a shot in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan returns a shot in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento (R) of Japan returns a shot in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento (R) of Japan reacts in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan reacts in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan is interviewed after winning the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan reacts in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan falls down in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS CZE(CN)

(240428) -- CHENGDU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan returns a shot in the singles match against Dominik Kopriva of the Czech Republic during the group B match at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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Badminton: Momota retires from Japan nat'l team

TOKYO, Japan, April 18 Kyodo - Former badminton world champion Kento Momota speaks during a press conference on his retirement from playing for the Japanese national team on April 18, 2024, in Tokyo. (Kyodo)

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Badminton: Momota retires from Japan nat'l team

Former badminton world champion Kento Momota speaks during a press conference on his retirement from playing for the Japanese national team on April 18, 2024, in Tokyo.

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Badminton: Momota retires from Japan nat'l team

Former badminton world champion Kento Momota speaks during a press conference on his retirement from playing for the Japanese national team on April 18, 2024, in Tokyo.

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Badminton: Momota retires from Japan nat'l team

Former badminton world champion Kento Momota speaks during a press conference on his retirement from playing for the Japanese national team on April 18, 2024, in Tokyo.

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(SP)MALAYSIA-SHAH ALAM-BADMINTON-ASIA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN-JAPAN VS INDIA

(240217) -- SHAH ALAM, Feb. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan hits a return in the singles match against Srikanth Kidambi of India during the men's team quarterfinal between Japan and India at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Feb. 16, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALAYSIA-SHAH ALAM-BADMINTON-ASIA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN-JAPAN VS INDIA

(240217) -- SHAH ALAM, Feb. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan hits a return in the singles match against Srikanth Kidambi of India during the men's team quarterfinal between Japan and India at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Feb. 16, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALAYSIA-SHAH ALAM-BADMINTON-ASIA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN-JAPAN VS INDIA

(240217) -- SHAH ALAM, Feb. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan reacts in the singles match against Srikanth Kidambi of India during the men's team quarterfinal between Japan and India at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Feb. 16, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALAYSIA-SHAH ALAM-BADMINTON-ASIA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN-JAPAN VS INDIA

(240217) -- SHAH ALAM, Feb. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Srikanth Kidambi of India hits a return in the singles match against Momota Kento of Japan during the men's team quarterfinal between Japan and India at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Feb. 16, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALAYSIA-SHAH ALAM-BADMINTON-ASIA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN-JAPAN VS INDIA

(240217) -- SHAH ALAM, Feb. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan celebrates after winning the match against Srikanth Kidambi of India during the men's team quarterfinal between Japan and India at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Feb. 16, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALAYSIA-SHAH ALAM-BADMINTON-ASIA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN-JAPAN VS INDIA

(240217) -- SHAH ALAM, Feb. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Momota Kento of Japan hits a return in the singles match against Srikanth Kidambi of India during the men's team quarterfinal between Japan and India at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Feb. 16, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALAYSIA-SHAH ALAM-BADMINTON-ASIA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN-JPN VS THA

(240216) -- SHAH ALAM, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wongsup Wongsup-in of Thailand reacts during the men's singles match against Momota Kento of Japan at the men's team group stage between Japan and Thailand of the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Feb. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)