Cheras BC downed SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 strugglers, Serdang BC 11-7 to secure their second win of the season during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today. Xu Yiming got Serdang BC off to a good start as the Chinese international defeated Cheras BC’s Yeoh Seng Zoe 3-1 (11-8, 11-8, 10-11, 8-6) in the first match of the tie. But Cheras BC quickly regained the lead as their women’s singles, Grace Chua Hui Zhen recorded her first SSPL 2017/18 win in convincing fashion, defeating Serdang BC’s Huang Qing Hu in straight...

There was no Christmas hangover as normal formalities resume for Puchong United Badminton Club (BC). The current leaders showed why they are on top of the pile at the moment as they defeated Kepong BC 12-7 earlier today during their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa. Puchong United BC’s Liew Daren and Lim Chi Wing of Kepong BC played to a 2-2 (11-6, 11-6, 8-11, 9-11) draw in the first men’s singles before Aya Ohori broke the deadlock as she demolished her Japanese compatriot and Kepong BC’s Sugino Ayaho 3-0 (11-4, 11-3, 11-5). [caption id="attachment_4081" align="alignright"...

Petaling Badminton Club (BC) delivered a strong message to other SS Purple League (SSPL) title contenders as they edged Ampang Jaya BC 12-6 during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road today. Petaling BC were under immense pressure to bounce back from the humiliating defeat suffered at the hands of Puchong United BC in their last match. [caption id="attachment_3988" align="alignright" width="300"] Ampang Jaya BC's Tan Jia Wei managed to conjure up a shocking 3-0 win over his more experienced opponent, Petaling BC's Kenichi Tago during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena...

Bangsar Hawks Badminton Club (BC) remain winless after their latest 6-14 defeat to reigning champions, Petaling Jaya BC during their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today. Petaling Jaya BC raced to a 3-0 lead as their captain, Goh Giap Chin demolished Bangsar Hawks BC’s debutant, Wu Song Jian in straight sets (11-1, 11-9, 11-5) in the first match of the tie. [caption id="attachment_3986" align="alignleft" width="300"] Bangsar Hawks BC's Liu Lin and Hiripong Sathorn in mixed doubles action during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match against Petaling Jaya BC at the...

Puchong United BC’s impressive run continues as they humiliated fellow SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 title hopefuls, Petaling BC 13-3 during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road today. Petaling BC went into the game with some notable absentees in mainstays such as Kenichi Tago and men’s doubles specialist, Goh V Shem who got married earlier today. [caption id="attachment_3983" align="alignright" width="300"] Puchong United BC's Ong Yew Sin attempts to return a shot to his opponent while his mixed doubles partner, Lee Hyo Jung looks on during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match against Petaling BC...

Cheras BC put behind their poor showing in the last two matches to record a slim 12-11 win over fellow strugglers, Bangsar Hawks BC earlier today during their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road. The Hawks got off to a good start after winning the first men’s singles match. Their Chinese import, Zhang Song Ye – making his SSPL 2017/18 debut - edged Cheras BC’s Chong Yee Han 3-2 (11-6, 11-8, 7-11, 4-11, 5-4). [caption id="attachment_3980" align="alignleft" width="300"] Bangsar Hawks BC's Zhang Song Ye came good on his debut as he beat...

After their humiliating defeat yesterday, Petaling Jaya Badminton Club (BC) got back to winning ways after defeating Ampang Jaya BC 13-10 at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road today. [caption id="attachment_3977" align="alignright" width="300"] Ampang Jaya BC's Ririn Amelia and Markis Kido in mixed doubles action during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match against Petaling Jaya BC at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today.[/caption] A tight first match went in favour of Petaling Jaya BC as Goh Giap Chin made sure they gained the early advantage. Goh defeated Ampang Jaya BC’s Tan Jia Wei 3-2 (11-8, 4-11, 11-7, 7-11,...

Kepong BC were push to the limit but still managed to overcome Serdang BC 10-8 during their SS Purple League 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today. Lim Chi Wing came good on his first SSPL 2017/18 appearance as he gifted Kepong BC an early 3-0 (11-6, 11-9, 11-4) win over Serdang BC’s Yu Chen in the first men’s singles match. [caption id="attachment_3971" align="alignleft" width="300"] Serdang BC's Lu Ching Yao and Chen Hsiao Huan in mixed doubles action during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match against Kepong BC at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang...

Cheras Badminton Club (BC) are still struggling to find their feet in their return to the SS Purple League (SSPL) as they remain winless after two matches. This time, they lost 8-12 to Kepong BC during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road today. Kepong BC came out of the blocks all guns blazing as they won the first two matches in quick successions. Soong Joo Ven beat Cheras BC’s Chong Yee Han 3-1 (11-10, 7-11, 11-4, 11-6) in the first men’s singles while Ho Yen Mei trounced her Singaporean rival, Grace Chua Hui...

Puchong United Badminton Club (BC) exacted revenge after defeating reigning SS Purple League (SSPL) champions, Petaling Jaya BC 15-3 in a repeat of last season’s final during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today. The shocking big result was made even sweeter as it propelled Puchong United BC to the top of the SSPL 2017/18 standings after the second round of matches. [caption id="attachment_3800" align="alignright" width="300"] Puchong United BC's Mak Hee Chun and Lim Khim Wah in men's doubles action during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match against Petaling Jaya BC at the...