Puchong United Badminton Club (BC) assert their dominance with yet another commanding performance, this time beating Serdang BC 14-3 during their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today. Minnows Serdang BC started well as Xu Yiming managed to hold Puchong United BC’s Liew Daren to a 2-2 (11-10, 7-11, 7-11, 8-7) draw in the first men’s singles. But the ever-reliable Japanese international, Aya Ohori extended her personal unbeaten streak by beating Serdang BC’s Huang Qiong Hui 3-0 (11-5, 11-7, 11-9) in the women’s singles match. Playing together for the first time...

Ampang Jaya BC showed their grit and determination to overcome Kepong BC 12-11 during their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road today. Kepong BC drew first blood as their men’s singles, Lim Chi Wing ruined Ampang Jaya BC’s Yan Runze’s debut by winning the first match 3-2 (9-11, 11-3, 1-11, 11-10, 5-4). [caption id="attachment_4134" align="alignleft" width="300"] Iskandar Zulkarnain proved to the hero for Petaling BC as he secured a vital win for his team during his SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match against Bangsar Hawks BC's Zulhelmi Zulkiffli at the Sports Arena Sentosa,...

Petaling Badminton Club (BC) scraped past Bangsar Hawks BC 13-9 despite some lackadaisical performances from their players in their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today. Kenichi Tago got things going for Petaling BC as he was made to work hard for his win. Tago, who fell to a shock straight sets defeat in his previous match, bounced back to narrowly defeat Bangsar Hawks BC’s Zhang Song Ye 3-2 (11-6, 8-11, 11-4, 4-11, 11-6) in the first men’s singles. [caption id="attachment_4130" align="alignright" width="300"] Dede Ryan Philip and Yap Qar Siong of...

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,...