Badminton: Kento Momota becomes 1st Japanese man to top world rankings

Japan's Kento Momota on Thursday topped the latest Badminton World Federation rankings for men's singles following his runner-up finish at the recent China Open.The reigning world and Asian champion becomes the first Japanese man to reach No. 1 in the BWF standings in either singles or doubles.In women's singles, Akane Yamaguchi regained the No. 1 ranking she originally attained in April, when she became the first Japanese player to do so.In women's doubles, the Japanese pair of Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota retained top spot.Momota, 24, was only restored to the national team in January …READ FULL ARTICLE