Kento Momota is the world's best badminton player. He tops the world rankings, and has won the last two World Cups.
Tonight he won the first time Malaysia Masters, after a final victory against Danish Viktor Axelsen.
The driver diedOn his way to Kuala Lumpur Airport, from which Momota would fly after the race, the minibus drove like he and a few other passengers (Momota's physical therapist, his assistant coach and a member of the International Badminton Association). traveled in, into a 30 ton heavy truck.
The driver of the minibus died in the crash, but Momoto got away with minor injuries. According to the Malaysian badminton federation, cut injuries and a broken nose suffered.
"The patients are in a stable condition and will receive further treatment and remain in the hospital for observation," said Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad in a statement according to foreign media.