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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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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28 Jan

Petaling Badminton Club (BC) ended their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Stage 2 campaign on the right note after defeating Ampang Jaya BC 14-7 during their Group B match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today. Petaling BC gained the early advantage with Japanese international, Kenichi Tago having to dig deep into his reserves to beat Ampang Jaya BC’s Tan Jia Wei 3-2 (6-11, 11-9, 11-3, 7-11, 11-6) in the first men’s singles match. [caption id="attachment_13768" align="alignright" width="300"] Ampang Jaya BC's Nguyen Tien Minh returns a shot towards his opponent during their SSPL 2017/18 Stage 2 match against Petaling...

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27 Jan

Petaling Jaya Badminton Club (BC)’s roller-coaster season continues as they fell to yet another disappointing defeat, this time to Cheras BC 6-14 in their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Stage 2 Group A encounter at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today. The SSPL 2017/18 Stage 2 was a chance of redemption for Petaling Jaya BC who underperformed throughout Stage 1 despite qualifying for the Finals in Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. But they have failed to live up to expectations heading into the knockout phase next month. [caption id="attachment_13885" align="alignright" width="300"] Zulhelmi Zulkiffli won the vital point that...

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27 Jan

Ampang Jaya Badminton Club (BC) earned a much-needed 11-10 victory over Kepong BC in their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Stage 2 Group B encounter at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road today. It was Kepong BC who started the brighter side. Their men’s singles, Muhd Nuraidil Adha Azman was bullish in his performance against Ampang Jaya BC’s Tan Jia Wei as he took the first match 3-2 (6-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-8, 10-9). Ampang Jaya BC clawed their way back and regained the lead after the women’s singles match thanks to Xu Wei’s 3-1 (11-9, 11-8, 10-11, 6-1) win over Kepong...

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05 Jan

Cheras Badminton Club (BC) ended their SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 campaign on a high after defeating an under-strength Petaling BC side 11-7 during their match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road earlier today. There was no splitting both sides early on as the first men’s singles match between Petaling BC’s Tan Chun Seang and Cheras BC’s Chong Yee Han ended in a 2-2 (10-11, 11-6, 11-10, 5-11) draw. [caption id="attachment_5383" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hera Desiana Rachmawati of Petaling BC returns a shot towards her Cheras BC opponent during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena...

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04 Jan

Ampang Jaya Badminton Club (BC) put on some sublime badminton display to outclass Serdang BC 15-1 earlier today during their SS Purple League 2017/18 Phase 1 match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road. Four successive straight sets wins ensured Ampang Jaya BC started New Year on a high. Yan Runze gifted Ampang Jaya BC a brilliant start as he swiftly disposed of Serdang BC’s Leong Jun Hao in the first men’s singles match, winning 3-0 (11-5, 11-9, 11-8). [caption id="attachment_5415" align="alignleft" width="300"] Chan Peng Soon and Nurul Farisha Abd Malek of Ampang Jaya BC in mixed doubles action during their...

05:29 / Local / Sports
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04 Jan

Puchong United Badminton Club (BC) are in pole position to finish at the top of the SS Purple League (SSPL) 2017/18 Phase 1 standings after narrowly defeating Cheras BC 11-8 during their match at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road today. The first men’s singles match between Puchong United BC’s Liew Daren and Cheras BC’s Chong Yee Han ended in a 2-2 (11-10, 10-11, 8-11, 11-9) draw before Deng Xuan broke the deadlock as the Puchong United women’s singles beat her opponent Grace Chua Hui Zhen 3-0 (11-8, 11-6, 11-9) in their match. Puchong United BC’s lead was extended courtesy of...

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