Due to his extraordinary talent and results in the under 12 competition, he was soon drafted into the Bukit Jalil Sports School.
Keep up the good work! In September 2017, he won his first senior title at the , against in the final.
In the subsequent match against , he won with a score of 21—17 and 21—5.
He may be young, but he already boasts an impressive medal haul.
In the next tournaments, he also finished in the quarter finals in , , and.
Momota will face Heo Kwang-hee of Korea on Wednesday.