WHO IS YOUR BADMINTON IDOL | We Ask The Players!

[@benpazt68]

i love Momota but after his answer i love him more.. humble, smart, respect for everyone. such a great personality!!

[@MsLalazai]

He is, I know right That's why I love him so much No matter what other people talk about him....

[@bigying]

He is definitely a good politician. He should be the next BWF President.

[@DrkItachi22]

We all know it was Lin Dan and Taufik ;)

[@theamazingnormal9391]

I agree with you

[@OwenLaw-lu7oq]

agreed.

[@chandrasekhar4330]

I liked Momota's reply. Very very insightful.

[@c.y.s7393]

literally the best possible answer

[@lasmirandadennsivillia5048]

Its the opposite of insightful, wtf

[@c.y.s7393]

@@lasmirandadennsivillia5048 do you know what insightful mean? It means showing an accurate and deep understanding.

[@zzcc7534]

It was Lee Chong Wei that he always looked up to, but he cannot say that anymore. This is well supported by the evidence of his return of serve posture, his LCW edition SHB01 + zf2 (exactly Chongwei's gear + posture)(around 2015/16). Also he mentioned a lot how Lee Chongwei supported him during his darkest time(during his ban). He simply just can't say that anymore. It became a hollow in his heart. When the old look-up-to died in his heart, there is no idol to him anymore.

[@maksadnahibhoolna-wc2ef]

​​@@zzcc7534why isn't LCW his idol anymore that too when LCW supported him in hi dark times ? What went wrong, please elaborate ?

[@kantanbunga4173]

I love both the 'nobody' & 'everybody' answer. Simply brilliant. Showing their individuality and intelligence.

[@AlannaKingrose]

The fact that momota, Watanabe and TTY are some of the most creative and path blazing players of this current era I feel like maybe it shows they're not trying to be like anyone else, any idol, they're completely immersed in being their unique own style!

[@rahule.v497]

I pray for Momotas comeback everyday. What a humble yet incredibly talented athlete

[@denzelnolet]

Momota giving the most Japanese answer possible 😂 While Watanabe going chaotic neutral

[@AwonDanag]

LD and LCW are spectacular in that after all this time I think they are (if not) the only players who you could say became bigger than badminton itself. They contributed so much to popularizing the sport.

[@edwin7788]

You can say they like Messi and Ronaldo of badminton

[@yzc1128]

​@@edwin7788 Even more dominant than Messi and Ronaldo. They even made Chen Long, one if the bests, look weak back in the day.

[@danlagi.]

​@@yzc1128Nope, Football Is Broader Than Badminton

[@pham1020]

@@danlagi. Football is more popular, but LD and LCW are bigger to badminton than Messi and Ronaldo to football. To be honest, I think Pele is bigger to football than Messi and Ronaldo ever were. Pele was an inspiration for colored people to play football and made it as popular as it is nowadays where Messi and Ronaldo only won a lot of individual titles.

[@danlagi.]

@@pham1020 Nope

[@srinivasanp5731]

Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan are the greatest players of all time just like Pele and Maradona in football. They have contributed a lot to the sport and they will be remembered forever

[@akbarismail7457]

lcw never won major tournament

[@shuqreyo256]

​@@akbarismail7457He just unlucky on his prime, Lin Dan already on Hard level and suddenly Chen Long came as China single's men backup along with Lindan, also previously Indonesian Taufik Hidayat..If LCW prime is nowadays he easily unmatched..Just remember they easily beat young Axelsen

[@GundamRX-1]

@@akbarismail7457 what do u mean major,every tournament is major and LCW win more than Lin Dan,remember Lin Dan have attitute issue and u support that kind of person

[@kendyjapri1559]

And they are not the best, then whos the best? Because in football messi is the greatest.

[@akbarismail7457]

@@GundamRX-1 olympic and world championship., 2 biggest competiton.. lcw not lindan level

[@lincolnfineblanket5446]

Happy to see Natsir is getting some love! She made it all look so easy back in the day

[@powfarm]

Natsir was a damn legend. Only GL (Gao Ling), MJ (Ma Jin) and ZYL (Zhao Yunlei) could really hold a candle to her. The only person in the new gen I feel emulates LN spirit is probably HYQ

[@aliceningkan322]

Momota you are the best. Yes everyone is equally whether they are rank 1 or 100.you are such a humble person 👍

[@arandomguy9322]

For sure hendra & ahsan is most likely the idols of current double players, they've got so much respect and be in the top for so long. But i'm a bit shock with LZJ's answer because almost all malaysian's badminton idol is LCW but his answer is a bit different but for sure Chen Long and Victor are among top of the players for a long time

[@lexsoft3969]

I think it's related to how LZJ wants himself to be based on his physical attributes. As a tall man, it is understandable that he wants to be like Chen Long or Viktor Axelsen who are tall. He clearly said he tried to play like them.

[@nel3960]

​@@lexsoft3969 nah...Malaysian already know LZJ more admire chen long and viktor...LCW sometimes not agree with LZJ like left Badminton Association... zii jia does not love to play under government sports organisation.. instead train himself at viktor's place and get his own sponsorship...however its also good for him...thats what i heard..

[@czee9585]

​@@nel3960 it ain't that deep

[@nanahariana4832]

​@@nel3960 LZJ is stubborn he even refuse Dato LCW offer to accompany him as advisor or coach He will goes nowhere , he must stay humble a bit

[@zhanyuxie7869]

@@nanahariana4832 he refused datuk lee? he did? wtf

[@kokkok928]

It's LCW for me. I love seeing everyone play but he is the definition of consistency and "never give up" attitude.

[@davamgchanel5905]

but he was detected doping. he n lin dan are the best but rudy hartono won all england 7x 6 in a row. no one ever did that. but rh is not really consistent

[@homeland1128]

imo in terms of straight up unbeatable it's truly viktor axelsen 👍

[@ourtimousaaw1278]

@@homeland1128 he got absolutely destroyed during the LD and LCW era. Now he is a monster born from fighting monsters

[@Ali_art]

​@@homeland1128 even prime momota cannot compete against old lcw

[@soothingmoments2139]

You must have never seen lin Dan played if you think Victor is good... Go look in KZbin

[@yourwellwisher9646]

Hendra & Ashan the best all rounders, players, maturity, socially, respectful, fair, cool, fit, list goes on and on !! ✌👌👍👏👏🙏🙏🤛🤛

[@awaluddin0846]

For role model in attitude, respectfull, integrity, fit body, Ups and down mental siklus i guess The DADDIES is the Living Idol (They still playing in high level) Such a legend.

[@KaranC17]

Why are they called “Daddies”?

[@awaluddin0846]

@@KaranC17 cause they have children of course. 😁

[@anggarizald5712]

@@awaluddin0846 😇🤣👍

[@eliezerjk90]

@@awaluddin0846 that's one reason. But many players have children also. I guess it's because of their seniority. Hendra's first final was 22 years ago. Some of the players he's competing with now was still baby back then...

[@HaveAGoodHeart]

Kento Momota has the best answer!

[@nikogalih9260]

More like he didnt watch badminton that mich growing up. He probably just liked to play it not so much about watching badminton part.

[@t.c904]

Lin Dan. No other player changed his style like him. From a aggresive Player (2008) to a tactic/defense player in 2017. Simply the GOAT.

[@jesskew6619]

LD change everything of the men's single, before him there is only attacking or possession playing style. he combined both into one and redefined the playstyle with a great success which extended his longevity.everyone is studying him but have no clues how to counter his playstyle. he is a player that ahead of his own era.

[@dustinjowen4427]

agreed he's simply the GOAT

[@cendyzhan3575]

The Living legend and Men's single will never be the same without him, thanks for 20 years memories.

[@CoolNumber1]

LD got lazy at old age. He could have kept his aggresive style, but he lazy.

[@hibiblee4674]

@@CoolNumber1 lazy wouldn't be the word I would use. Perhaps "sloppy" would be more accurate

[@sampanurag]

Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei rivalry is what made badminton amazing in the last 2 decades.

[@evihavizoh9959]

Both is from China

[@sasoriakatsuki5291]

Chong wei is from Malaysia 🗿, learn more​@@evihavizoh9959

[@Ghost-nz7fb]

​@@evihavizoh9959nah lcw from malaysia

[@amearystargaryen4280]

@@evihavizoh9959 sorry.. Chong Wei from Malaysia.

[@eunicekia3313]

​@@evihavizoh9959 Ethnicity ≠ Nationality. Lee Chong wei is Malaysian his ethnicity is Chinese

[@zhanyuxie7869]

for me: Lin & Lee current players: someone I don't dare to say his name as I know I'd get laughed at after watching this interview I guess TTY & Momota & Watanabe were saying they had no idol since they see themselves as ones and that's fair enough in my book Momota 's defense & stamina back in 2019; TTY & Watanabe 's tactics esp Tai's deception and Yuta 's (i couldn't figure out any specific word to conclude but I'd say he always returns shots in the cases where his opponents thought he would've never returned and even won the rally) back in 2020 or 2021, there was this little activity where BWF asked players to pick players (one from each of 4 or 5 categories) and form their own prefect player, I had Tai and/or Watanabe and/or Setiawan and/or Kevin Sukamuljo for intelligence

[@dhavalbakshi1555]

Kento Momota sums it up for all... This sport is everyone's efforts in the arena ... There are legends always but the new generation of players are sweating it out to make this game recognised at a global level... 🙂🙌🏼

[@suryasjv139]

0:09 lindan .....the most dominent player ever played no one can come close to him..... legend of legends really miss him

[@bayugw]

MS: Ardi B Wiranata (complete all around), Lin Dan WS: Susi Susanti MD: Hendra-Ahsan MX: Liliyana Natsir

[@ameer8877]

Misbun sidek can beat em all 😂

[@venktesh6600]

what is USP or speciality of Susi Susanti playing? is there any?

[@aroundthisprettyplanet]

Momota's reply was awesome. Can't wait to see he is back in his original form

[@rjwolf8873]

I feel like Tai Tzu-ying doesn't have an answer because her play style is so unique. So much respect for her

[@HahaQ330]

@@studioeditgaming such a shameful answer.

[@amiehemie]

She so arrogant..

[@zacharybasil]

​@@amiehemieI mean if she don't want saying lin dan, we understand. But she reaction is diva imo. Should thankful that Indonesia, China, Malaysia and Denmark make this sport better

[@vinnbalor]

Lee chong wei 🇲🇾❤️

[@mayank8387]

LCW because of his never give up attitude. His "fighter" spirit lives on and will forever continue to do so.

[@sho9214]

MS: Lin Dan WS: Susi Susanti, Xie Xingfang MD: Hendra Setiawan WD: Ge Fei/Gu Jun XD: Kim Dong Moon/Ra Kyung Min

[@adarshminj2543]

OLD DIVAS

[@Alexandria_Tv]

for me, LCW is my idol, even though he didn't win the Olympics but his passion to win is the reason I idolize him

[@cimongogoi7834]

Also my ideol is Lee Chong Wei , I m from India🇮🇳 I also proud our own legendary players in badminton but Lee Chong Wei always my fvrt because for me HE was A best sportsmanship badminton legend , I am now 21 years old and I want to play like him bcs He is my forever best sports player ​@andrewyuyoungearn2799

[@tendozaim8087]

everybody from kento..what a very touching answer for me❤

[@aliceningkan322]

Yes everyone will love kento. Respect every player

[@bhobhy4547]

For me its really Taufiq Hidayat, i love him the way he plays. The back hand smash was pure gold!

[@ErikAmarraa]

Yeah but he's so arrogant especially when he compared his achievements with LCW's, so embarrassing.

[@BlueStrawberry-f2t]

He's not good enough because of his attitude

[@ayusaleha4452]

​@@ErikAmarraaHe is still a legend. Great player.

[@84jordie]

​@@ErikAmarraahis personality does not change his talent though. He was a beast. I'm Malaysian, but Taufik is one of most gifted players ever.

[@frd6260]

Indog think he is the best single in the world😂

[@ngzhuohang4630]

Momota, a very humble athlete....

[@lasmirandadennsivillia5048]

how is it humble to have no idol?

[@BesiTyn]

Rudy Hartono is the best, and He is a Legend, 8 time All England Champion!

[@user-rk3ub8ql5d]

for me, theres only 2.. lin dan and hendra setiawan. they r the GOATs in their category, both in terms of achievement and playing style. they r unique and artful. the depth of their badminton cant never be replicated bcos it is beyond just physical and mental field, that many can achieve. Their understanding, anticipation, reading, control, efficiency that separate them from the legendary players.. its like how we see messi playing football. Its the same as these guys too, in badminton.

[@ismakiyah9238]

yes I agree Hendra Setiawan and Lin and they are GOATs in their category

[@nizfarjuniadi6998]

if they are Messi, then with 8 times the all england champion and 4 times the thomas cup, Rudy Hartono is the Pele of badminton 😬

[@Callmethedrink7]

Hendra isn’t more successful than people like cai

[@user-rk3ub8ql5d]

@@Callmethedrink7 cai yun? Hendra won over him in everything, deception, speed, anticipation, longevity,skills, arts, mentality, titles,major titles. Both on court and legendary status, what's even more outrageous is, he still can beat 2023 md world champion seo sung jae in 2023 japan open at 39yo..

[@88feji]

@@nizfarjuniadi6998 Rudy Hartono's achievements were all won right before China entered the competitions ..... so its hard to guage his place in history frankly .... I know its not his fault but considering how China was so huge in badminton since their entrance, its reasonable to say that he's lucky there were no chinese player to take away at least some of his share of big wins ...

[@fahimmaf2469]

When it comes to badminton only two player comes in my mind which are Lee Chong Wei and Lin dan. Both, for me are like Ronaldo and Messi of badminton.

[@umasou_]

I am shocked to hear Yuta's and TTY's answer 😂! But I guess they don't have to be inspired by someone to be a living legend like themselves. They are example of those who pursue their passion and pure love for Badminton ❤

[@nafis2495]

That's rude I think

[@powfarm]

@@nafis2495 Why?

[@nafis2495]

@@powfarm that's so self centred statement, they should be more humble

[@WanderingDadz]

they just discovered the sport themselves…😂

[@powfarm]

@@nafis2495 Would you prefer they lied? Or given a generic diplomatic response like Kento? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honne_and_tatemae I mean... you don't have to have an idol in your field to excel in it... Many do, but not all...

[@SyukriSpencer-us7vq]

Although these pair are not playing anymore, but I still admire Rexy Mainaki & Ricky Subagja. 💪💪from Malaysia..

[@SunsusabriSunsilk]

Rexy and Ricky are from Indonesia

[@SyukriSpencer-us7vq]

@user-tq3op7bv2r hello, I said I'm from Malaysia. Hence, I'm still admire an Indonesian players.

[@dimaspenggalih]

@@SunsusabriSunsilk he said that he is form malaysia bro, not the athletes. wkwk

[@roxdman]

to me which reflects my age, I would consider Rudy Hartono as the most naturally gifted player there ever was and should be rated as a living legend of the game, considering when he played the game it needed more physical ability as the games was harder then, the weight of the racket alone would be a struggle for current players to use.

[@teudoongi6087]

But the question is not about who is the most gifted or talented player of all time so your preference towards the great Rudy Hartono(indeed, this legend is an absolutely gifted and the toughest player to beat back in the day during his era). However, if you say again that your no 1 idol in badminton is still Rudy, then thats a very good one you pick but sometimes being the most gifted doesnt necessarily means they are also someone else's idol (in their mind). For example, i can say the most gifted player that i ever witness in badminton is Lin Dan, but my no 1 idol is LCW although Lin Dan is a close second or third. Or i can say, among the women's badminton field the most gifted player for me would be, TTY due to her insane badminton skills but my no 1 idol is a tie between Susi Susanti and An Se Young due to their intensity and the extremely physical in nature and durable game play in nature that they can force their opponents to endure in order to win a match

[@alucardsetyawan9071]

​@@teudoongi6087LCW HAVE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL ?

[@lexsoft3969]

Hendra-Ahsan inspired the Indian number 1 pair. Nice pick.

[@eliezerjk90]

I bet also the Chinese no 1 pair. You can see how much respect Liu Yuchen has for them.

[@denzelnolet]

To be honest, Setiawan is living the life that probably all badminton players wish they had. Many titles under his belt, and still able to play till almost 40.

[@ismakiyah9238]

Everyone has an era every era has the daddies.

[@lexsoft3969]

@@ismakiyah9238 Not every era has daddies. Daddies are who play well despite their ages are approaching 40. From the era in 1950s, 1960s where there were legendary David Choong-Eddy Choong, Finn Kobero-Hamegaard Hansen, through 1970s, 1980s where Tjun-Tjun-Johan Wahyudi, Christian Hadinata-Ade Chandra, Park Yoo Bong-Kim Moon So, Tian Bing Yi-Li Yong Bo dominated this men's double, to this date, only Hendra-Ahsan who play well in their age approaching 40.

[@abuabu376]

​@@lexsoft3969 come on

[@Nusantara999]

Momota Great Answers, He Respectful all players 🙂👍🏻♥️

[@rojahan-eu4ze]

i dont know why...but for me my idol in badminton i only admire to him..the one and only..KEVIN SANJAYA SUKAMULJO.. i think he is badminton perfect player even i am from malaysia..but in his era i always n very excited to watch his playgame..full of entertainment not boring..his accurate,speed,clever,defence,full of skill..no one cn be like him..

[@littleman787]

Horrible role model, rude disrespectful and a clown of the sport

[@Starrynova]

So you like 🤡

[@tanahairku9005]

dia itu yang baling2 raket masa olimpik tokyo kalah sama bergu mlysia kan 😂

[@rojahan-eu4ze]

@@tanahairku9005 dia mcm tu pn prmainan dia hebat..

[@fledgingphoenix1954]

@@tanahairku9005 yap, dia juga yg jadi peringkat 1 dunia selama 202 minggu berturut-turut dan mendominasi hampir semua pertandingan yg mereka ikuti.. Man it was sick you know, 202 weeks its almost 4 years

[@dietsstar8770]

im from philippines, 🇵🇭 and i love badminton, my favorite badminton players is Lee Chong Wei from malaysia🇲🇾 and Anthony Ginting from indonesia 🇮🇩 why? LCW. very respectable, humble. kind, even more looses before he become a Legend, he never quit, Ginting, ive never seen e trashtalk other player, silent but killer, and i like him deception style and very humble. respectable that why i choose of three. ❤ and kento momota from 🇯🇵 kind humble

[@MuhammadSalarAyub]

Big W Vitidsarn! Les gooo LCW gang

[@lexsoft3969]

LZJ's answer is quite surprising. No mention of LCW. He said Chen Long and Axelsen. He said he tried to play like them !!! No wonder, I don't see any styles of LCW in his plays.

[@jesskew6619]

LCW is a sore loser. You can lose some important match, but u cannot have a good feeling just because there is people supporting nevertheless. He have all the qualities to become a world champion but the lack of self demanding to improves his perseverance in the big moment is the reason why he never reach the top of the world.

[@Lollewll]

@@jesskew6619 What's with the "out of no where" bashing? Do you even know what does "sore loser" mean? When did LCW ever complained about his losses? Sometimes in life, if it's not meant to be, it is not meant to be. Not necessary that he has to win everything. Just like how CR7 hasn't get to win the WC yet.

[@Azra_Lee]

​@@jesskew6619 oh wow, your opinion. I guess you were training together with him and really understand LCW to the core that you confidently stated he's a sore loser. Come on, you can have your opinion and idol but just please don't talk bad about others. You can praise your favourite or even worship them, but just don't downgrade other. Have some respect.

[@xd_ryuu3041]

@@jesskew6619 are you kidding me? just because he didn't win olympic and world championship gold does not mean he is a sore loser or lacks 'self-demanding' He got silver so many times and won just about every other title on the world tour, and also did this while in Lin Dan's era and carrying his entire nation's hopes. He also is a great sportsman just like many other great champions like axelsen, taufik, lin dan, momota. Next time think about your response before you disrespect someone who has devoted their entire life to their sport.

[@nicholasng2236]

Lzj can't play like lcw due to his height. He belongs to the group very tall player in badminton. Very tall player who excels in badminton are Chen Long in the past and currently Axelson.

[@zysl2733]

Chen long is my idol as he was in the lee lin era and still won many titles but hes underrated and not known enough

[@Awkw04]

Feel like everyone just loves and appreciates Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei but seem to forget about a 3rd player who essentially formed the triumvirate of badminton singles and that was Chen Long

[@YangYang-ct2gx]

Chen long is slightly younger than both ld and lcw which is why most of people pick ld/lcw due to their legend era.

[@ambivertperson3684]

Kento Momota so sweet. One of the respectful badminton player. But couldn't be deny that only LCW and LD still remain as most legendary ever and nobody can replace them

[@ahammadfahad3852]

Kento is a champion outside as well🔥

[@732mojo]

i love to watch viktor axelsen and chen long... because of the control they display... i learnt alot from their style too.. i am almost 6'.. for doubles.. i like the indian pair.. chirag and rankireddy... they are so good.. also yuta...

[@wonderwall7450]

For me : Liem Swie King & Park Jo Bong. They great as single and double player❤❤❤

[@irresponsibleidiot3748]

Kento with a beauty pageant reply.

[@tajukrencana3809]

Like politician

[@UmarRosyad]

I grew up during Indonesia golden era of badminton Besides all Indonesian players, my favorite is Lee Chong Wei. His agility is insane, and he plays super smart as well

[@jerringuyen8108]

Hahahhaa I watched the part of Watanabe and TTY too many times. TTY is hilarious.

[@24ghosh24]

zhang ning, lin dan. tai tsu ying wanted to tell her name n that would have been a good answer, she is an inspiration to millions.

[@타우픽-f3q]

Daddies & liliyana natsir, the most humble players

[@MuhammadSalarAyub]

Amazing interviews. We'd love to know more about the players like this

[@terirebus5238]

I still love Lim swie king + Taufik Hidayat + Rudy Hartono

[@YangYang-ct2gx]

Lee Chong Wei and Yuta Watanabe. I love their agility and superb defense although they don't have top physical body like ld, Viktor and Chen long. Just pure hard work.

[@user-vq3yx1tr1f2]

yuta watanabe? you mean the brooklyn nets?

[@wandan98]

​@@user-vq3yx1tr1f2 my boy shoots Hella threes😂

[@joshuagan_12]

Agreed I think that yuta Watanabe shots are just so perfect his drops..smashes and everything

[@YangYang-ct2gx]

@@user-vq3yx1tr1f2 there's another Yuta watanabe badminton player also 😂😂

[@_IQ_hub]

Momota is my only favourite player his humbleness and innocency is just unmatchable

[@Malaysian_GenXer]

Lin Dan is the GOAT of GOATs. I say this as a Malaysian. LCW is great but 2 Olympic Golds beat 2 Silvers, for me.

[@arili86]

Lcw 3 silver medal olimpik not 2

[@lasperyah8274]

Yup 3 silver but for me it's both of them bcs sometimes it's not always about the playstyle or how good they are but sometimes it's about the attitude of the player

[@arili86]

Lcw very consintent plyer..

[@myudhistira29]

Respect Momota 🔥

[@afiqhamidiali8667]

MOMOTA replied just like a main character in an anime 🤣

[@kasujung6202]

Gee u r right, he is like shonian manga character.

[@viktorfang1234]

Bang soo hyunn = perseverance. Squeezed between susanti and zhaoying but managed to Get to the top gloriously

[@sho9214]

Bang rose to top when Susi and Tang Jiuhong already passed their peak I think. But yes Bang is a great player for sure

[@viktorfang1234]

@@sho9214 tang maybe, susi no. See bwf superseries between 95-96, susi was still very much on top.

[@sho9214]

@@viktorfang1234 she passed her peak already. Her peak is from 1992-1995 In 1996 she lost in many important matches

[@YoutubeYTG]

1) Daddies 2) LCW 3) LD In the order in which they have conducted themselves in the court

[@HELLO_019]

My badminton idol is kidambi srikanth, I don't care about achievements, just looking at his game makes us realize how this game has to be played, extreme sport intelligence and skills (especially 2017 srikanth)

[@Andr2w8]

I respect him for playing his own game, not following the mainstream play styles.

[@HELLO_019]

​@@Andr2w8 he was a special special talent but sadly injury.....

[@gaganvarshney3287]

I feel the same way but I think he does have achievements. He was the world no. 1 for a week. Won silver medal at world Championships(the only indian to do so) . Commonwealth Games silver and bronze medalist. And not to forget he probably has the most superseries titles for an Indian mens singles player. (Buy duration he probably had the best prime out of all the men's singles players... Probably lakshya will match him in near future)

[@HELLO_019]

​@@gaganvarshney3287 i know all that, but he has underachieved as per his potential

[@akshitgarg6730]

@@HELLO_019 Indeed deserves an either of All England or world champ or olympic medal atleast

[@tajukrencana3809]

For me : Liem Swie King, Hendra Setiawan, Lilyana Natsir, TTY

[@homeland1128]

They were mentioning absolute legends only and somehow my respect truly flew past the sky when some of them idolize legends that aren't from their own country 🙏

[@bijaylaxmisatapathy961]

For me Kento Momota ,I really like his style.

[@wangketwangsa3281]

LD he has always been and always will be.. The GOAT

[@athleticos99]

i think both LD and LCW is commendable as an idol

[@ekojulianto1126]

People maybe forget about Taufik Hidayat, King Of Backhand Smash.

[@lunascomments3024]

newer badminton player need to discover the insanity of past legend as well.

[@justsomefraglayingaround4798]

Yea back in the day everybody from my village want to be like him

[@Win_3113]

He was not consistent. He had much more talent left but he stopped playing because of his fight with organisation and lazy issues. He didn't win any medal after 2006. Not 1 medal. Not even super series title. All of them were kids in 2006, so they didn't know him.

[@ameer8877]

@@Win_3113bro.. he won 2010 french open.. plz do some research before u talk 😂

[@helmiharis8918]

I can see pain in Kento's eyes

[@Servantofallah04]

Ahsan Hendra Daddies ❤

[@KaleshKSekhar]

Simple Lin Dan is everything in badminton ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@lexsoft3969]

Past women players might be disappointed by the answers of those women players. Past players like Lene Koppen, Zhang Ai Ling, Li Ling Wei, Susi Susanti and Xie Xingfang might say : "Who they think we are ?". Susi might say : "I am the 1st Olympic champ and won world championship. I won All England 4 times." 🤦‍♀️

[@aryanjangra6192]

It's not necessary! Sindhu is already 2 times Olympics medalist and 5 Times World Champion medalist ! Won mostly prestigious BWF events like World Tour finals , Asian Championship , etc . Why she will choose other female player then ??

[@laliseara]

Kento-san is always my idol in badminton. Very down to earth and cute too ❤

[@ashvin___1]

Tai Tzu Ying: Nobody Momota: Everybody 😂

[@HahaQ330]

Tai DOES NOT have to answer it this way. Its such a brain dead answer and show her arrogance.

[@andisitohang-kh1kp]

She is arogant player,no body athlete don't have idol.she be a batmintoon player because she watch a match and she interested to play badminton too

[@Win_3113]

​@@andisitohang-kh1kpwhy are you so Jealous? It's her choice

[@dancerprancerblitzen]

For me it’s Momota himself… I like his style the most, compared to Axelsen, and he earned some hefty stats before the accident when he was World No. 1. It’s kind of sad that he can’t seem to do as well now but I applaud him for continuing amidst the criticism instead of quitting

[@YyyPppTtt]

Momota 2019 is unstoppable😢

[@mildestful]

Rudy Hartono, Liem Swie King, Susi Susanti, Prakash Padukone, Peter Hoeg Gade...aaah it's a long list.......

[@fivenightsatfreddys9369]

Hendra Setiawan! pemain paling cool

[@kennyongyc]

a lot of wisdom in Kento Momotas answer

[@captaintang1]

LYD and Fu Hai Feng were my favourites for doubles

[@fudgerace4356]

0:27 did he just roast his partner??

[@DLuffy-on3p]

Momota’s answer was really good

[@kodzukent8013]

Momota has the best answer and my idol as well

[@ummukholifah2127]

Momota❤

[@purbaintan]

Paduka momota sungguh bijaksana dan rendah hati engkau menjawab. ❤❤

[@xonavvy]

Momota's answer 🤯👏👏

[@kinershah464]

Momota senshu 🙌 Great answer!

[@刘振英-v2b]

当今羽坛现役球员，不说虚的那些，单从技战术打法上说，只有戴兹颖有资格说她没有偶像，因为她是真正的开创者，女单竞技从此有了以往不曾有过甚至想到过的可能性，她本身就是偶像，她在专家眼里的标志性超过大满贯得主，而其他人的不认主，不过是得了便宜卖乖而已。

[@OntopoftheRN]

算了吧，一个大赛都没赢过的“水后”有什么资格讲这么傲慢的话？

[@HahaQ330]

@@OntopoftheRN不能同意更多

[@kanee1021]

The two legends Lin Dan Lee Chong Wei

[@ductamnguyen8257]

The legend in the video summarize it all

[@John.Doe.A.D33R]

Momota's humbleness 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 #respect

[@Tra991]

I love momota's reply very respectful player❤❤

[@Sevilla-hg6bh]

MS : LIN DAN MD : HENDRA SETIAWAN XD : YUTA WATANABE WD : 0 WS : 0

[@jacuesduplessis319]

WS : ZHANG NING / KOREAN PLAYER 1996 /SUSANTI WD : ZHAO YUNLEI / GAO LING

[@arya_pradipta]

how about Ge Fei / Gu Jun for WD ?

[@saro4286]

My badminton idol: Super Dan, Chen Long, Carolina Marin❤

[@enthusiastic44]

Why noone pick zhang nan eventhough he won four world championships and two Olympic gold in two discipline...?.. Zhang nan is such an underrated player.

[@ameer8877]

Becoz people always focus on mens single.. mixed double not their favorite disciplin

[@giyuutomioka5760]

For me, my idol is Lee Chong Wei. It might be a simple answer but in my opinion, his style of playing in the court also suits my playstyle. I also really like the power that Lee Chong Wei displays in his games, one of my most favorite moments is just him doing smashes, I love his smashing style, very fast, strong, and really fun to watch when he jumps into the air effortlessly. His level of creativity and making incredible plays during matches is also why I like him as a player, he’s the type of player that never gets me bored to watch every single time. A great show of entertainment and definately became an inspiration to a lot children who might also be future champions, thank you LCW for all those amazing years. ❤🎉😢

[@venomfate]

Momota san my heart is with you onlyyyy ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@cz8105]

Best answer from Momota

[@riduanapplebee]

10 years later.. The Badminton athlete ath that time get the same question and i bet.. Viktor, Momota, Kevin Sanjaya, Yuta, An SeYoung, Ginting, TTY are on the list,, Pin my comment and Let's watch this Video again in years 😂😂

[@seftianaulia6626]

Taufik hidayat is legend idol. Seniman badminton

[@rudy2063]

Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei.. Both are GOAT