23 Jun

National men's doubles pair, Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi are up for the challenge as they were drawn to face experienced Danish pair, Mathias Boe-Carsten Mogensen in the first round of the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open 2018 (CAMO2018). Instead of worrying about their opponents, Yew Sin and Ee Yi are quietly confident of producing a possible upset victory over the current World No.2 ranked pair. [caption id="attachment_45510" align="alignright" width="277"] Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open 2018 ticket infographic.[/caption] Ee Yi said, “Obviously it is not the easiest of tasks to overcome such an accomplished duo like them (Mathias Boe-Carsten Mogensen), who are also at the...

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21 Jun

National women’s singles shuttler, Goh Jin Wei is ready to challenge for the upcoming Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open 2018 (CAMO2018) title. The 18-year-old reiterated that she is not participating merely to gain experience when she goes up against the best players in the world during Malaysia’s premier badminton tournament which will be held from June 26 - July 1 at Axiata Arena, KL Sports City. Jin Wei believes she has had enough opportunities to learn and gain as much knowledge from previous international tournaments and feels that it is time to actually challenge for titles. “So far, preparations for the Malaysia Open...

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19 Jun

The Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open 2018 (CAMO2018), Malaysia’s premier badminton tournament, will feature the world’s best players alongside our crop of national stars from 26 June till 1 July at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City. Malaysia’s sole representative in the men’s singles, Datuk Lee Chong Wei will hope to smash his way to a 12th Malaysia Open crown despite being drawn to face heavyweights like Victor Axelson of Denmark and China's hotshots Lin Dan and Chen Long en route to the final. Likewise in the women’s singles, Soniia Cheah opens her quest for the title in what is expected to be a tough encounter against...

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13 Feb

After two months of breath-taking, exciting and badminton of the highest quality, the curtain has come down on the fourth edition of SS Purple League (SSPL) which showcased the best of local and international 'badmintainment’. In addition to witnessing players of the highest caliber in action, the idea to integrate sports and entertainment into a single package paid off handsomely which gave the SS Purple League a unique identity - 'badmintainment' - the first of its kind. "Since the inception of the Purple League, our plan all along was to create an exciting badminton league. So we decided to add certain stipulations...

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11 Feb

After four attempts, Puchong United Badminton Club (BC) was finally crowned SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 champions as they defeated Kepong BC 10-8 in the final at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting earlier today. World No. 8 Chou Tien Chen ended the impressive giant-killing spree of Kepong BC’s Dey Subhankar as the Puchong United BC player recorded a slim 3-2 (10-11, 11-3, 11-7, 8-11, 11-3) win in the first match of the tie. [caption id="attachment_13011" align="alignright" width="300"] Puchong United BC was crowned the SS Purple League 2017/18 champions after defeating Kepong BC in the SSPL 2017/18 final at the Arena...

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10 Feb

Surprise package of the SS Purple League 2017/18 knockout stage, Kepong BC and heavy favourites, Puchong United BC will be heading into tomorrow’s eagerly anticipated final, primed to win the SSPL title for the first time. Puchong United BC will be banking on the likes of Chou Tien Chen, Yoo Yeon Seong, Wei Nan, national shuttlers Shevon Jemie Lai, Tan Kian Meng, Goh Liu Ying, Lai Pei Jing and Liew Daren while Kepong BC will have Chinese Taipei pair, Su Ching Heng-Liao Min Chun, Dey Subhankar, Lim Chi Wing, Goh Soon Huat and Cheah Yee See at their disposal. Kepong BC might...

07:20 / Local / Sports
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09 Feb

In what was a repeat of last year’s final, Puchong United Badminton Club (BC) exacted revenge by knocking Petaling Jaya BC out of the SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 semi-finals earlier today at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. Last year’s losing finalists made sure they did not repeat the same mistake as they cruised to a 10-3 victory over the defending champions. Puchong United BC’s Chinese Taipei shuttler, Chou Tien Chen got the ball rolling for his team after defeating his opponent, Goh Giap Chin 3-1 (10-11, 11-10, 11-6, 11-10) in the first men’s singles match. [caption id="attachment_13031" align="alignleft" width="300"] Puchong...

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09 Feb

Kepong Badminton Club (BC) today came up with crucial performances to seal a place in the SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 final after defeating Cheras BC 10-4 in the second semi-final at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. Kepong BC, brimming in confidence after their morale-boosting win yesterday, started the brighter side. Their Indian import, Dey Subhankar extended his giant-killing form by beating Cheras BC’s Tommy Sugiarto in the first men’s singles match 3-2 (11-10, 8-11, 9-11, 11-9, 4-2). Qin Jin Jing’s straight sets win in the women’s singles extended Kepong BC’s lead as the Chinese international defeated Cheras BC’s Shiori...

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08 Feb

Kepong Badminton Club (BC) secured a place in tomorrow’s SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 semi-final after registering a hard-fought 11-8 quarterfinal win over Petaling BC at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting today. Indian international, Dey Subhankar set the tone early on for Kepong BC as he trashed his more experienced and higher ranked Petaling BC opponent, Lee Hyun Il 3-0 (11-10, 11-9, 11-7) in the first men’s singles match. Petaling BC managed to get on the scoreboard and secured their first win of the game as their women’s singles, Zhang Beiwen was made to work hard for her 3-2 (10-11,...

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08 Feb

Petaling Jaya Badminton Club (BC) breezed into the SSPL 2017/18 semi-final after dispatching Ampang Jaya BC 9-4 in their quarterfinal match at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting earlier today. Ampang Jaya BC got off to a blistering start courtesy of Tan Jia Wei’s straight sets (11-6, 11-7, 11-10) win over Petaling Jaya BC’s captain, Goh Giap Chin in the first men’s singles match. Giap Chin, who was the backbone of the Petaling Jaya BC side last season looked nervous throughout the entire match as he made many unforced errors. Petaling Jaya BC cut the lead to just one point after...

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