[Saba Sports News] Last week, Japanese badminton world champion Kento Momota publicly announced his marriage via social media but did not disclose his bride’s identity. Meanwhile, his romantic history and experiences quickly became one of the most discussed topics of the week.
The first exposure of Momota related to personal relationships wasn’t legitimate romance; it involved his visits to adult entertainment venues, where he was photographed in compromising situations with a “mamasan.” Photos released by Japanese media showed a woman in close contact with Momota, nearly fully nude, with the media applying mosaics to allow the images to be printed in newspapers and magazines.
In 2018, Japanese media outlet “Daily Shincho” reported explosive news about Momota having a clandestine meeting with teammate Yuki Fukushima in the dorm during a national team training camp. At that time, anti-doping officials planned an early morning surprise check on Fukushima’s dorm but found no one there, only discovering evidence of her presence in Momota’s dorm. This led to rumors about Momota hosting the attractive female teammate.
Shortly after the incident involving Fukushima became public, Momota was discovered to be following Japanese actress Natsuna on social media and occasionally liked posts from unknown attractive women. Some fans even summarized the type of beauty Momota preferred, noting he seemed to favor women with heavy makeup, curvy figures, and vibrant personalities.