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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Puchong United Badminton Club (BC) showed their title contending credentials as they trounced the hapless Bangsar Hawks BC in the 8pm match today at the Sports Arena Sentosa, Old Klang Road. Puchong United BC were raring to go and that was signified from the get-go as their men’s singles player, Liew Daren cruise past his Bangsar Hawks BC opponent, Muhd Syafiq A Sanusi 3-0 (11-6, 11-5, 11-3) in the first match. [caption id="attachment_3669" align="alignleft" width="300"] Puchong United BC's Lim Khim Wah and Mak Hee Chun in men's doubles action during their SSPL 2017/18 Phase 1 match against Bangsar Hawks BC at the...