Source:REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
[Saba Sports News] According to Japanese media reports, retired badminton star Kento Momota and Aya Ohori attended a youth badminton fan meeting, where they shared their badminton experiences with young players and offered fans a chance to get close to their idols. During the interactive session, Momota and Ohori partnered with a local youth player for a demonstration match. Their exquisite skills and excellent teamwork received rounds of applause from the audience. In the end, both stars shared their personal journeys. Momota praised the badminton culture in China and encouraged young players to love the sport even more and to practice hitting the shuttlecock. Ohori expressed her gratitude for her father’s support and mentioned that he has often acted as her coach, highlighting their unique relationship. She also hoped that young players would receive more encouragement and support from their parents. I believe that the fan meeting attended by these two stars was a successful and meaningful event. It not only allowed fans to get close to their idols but also injected new vitality into the cultural exchange of badminton between China and Japan.