PUCHONG UNITED BC AND SENA BANGKOK CLUB HIT PURPLE PATCH AT THE SENHENG REDONE PURPLE LEAGUE PROFESSIONAL 2022

SHAH ALAM (6 October 2022): The sixth day of the SENHENG redONE Purple League Professional 2022 (SRPLP) saw Puchong United BC and Sena Bangkok Club live up to fans' expectations ahead of the semi-finals, which will be held at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting.

Having already guaranteed their semi-final places through an exceptional group-stage campaign, the two clubs faced off in their final group match to decide who would finish as Group B champions and runners-up.

Puchong United BC's 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games silver medallist Lim Chi Wing made a stellar start for his team, overcoming Thailand's Kachain Buarung 11-5, 11-6, 11-4 in the opening match, needing just 17 minutes to win in straight games.

Lim, who gave Puchong United BC an early 3-0 lead, said, "I'm delighted to give my team an early lead in this fiery fixture. I hope to continue this momentum and stay on track with my team's ambitions and goals for this tournament."

In the second match, Puchong United BC's Soniia Cheah Su Ya lost to Sena Bangkok Club's world No. 12 Busanan Ongbamrungphan 11-6, 4-11, 11-8, 8-11, 1-6.

Puchong United BC's Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi then secured an important win against Kittisak Namdech-Tan Wee Kiong 9-11, 11-8, 11-6, 7-11, 11-6 in the men's doubles.

The pair, who have won all their matches in the tournament, said, "It's always tough for us to go up against a top-class player like Wee Kiong. Since we have trained with him on multiple occasions, we know his strengths and weaknesses, and we're glad to extend our winning streak in this tournament with this victory."

Tan Kian Meng-Goh Liu Ying ended Sena Bangkok Club's hopes of a comeback, beating Pongsakorn Thongkham-Peeraya Munkitamorn 11-8, 11-10, 11-10 in the mixed doubles.

2016 Rio Olympics silver medallist Goh Liu Ying said, "As a pair, I'm happy that we made amends for the mistakes in our previous match. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Tan Kian Meng for his hard work in helping us triumph against our opponents, and I hope we continue to flourish in our crucial semi-final against Ampang Jaya BC."

Puchong United BC sealed the win in style when experienced shuttler Liew Daren beat Kittipong Imnark 11-8, 11-5, 11-8 in the men's singles, completing a 14-5 victory.

Commenting on Puchong United BC's progress to the semi-finals, team manager Irina Inosemtzeva said all their hard work had paid off. "We have been preparing for this tournament since last year, and I am glad the players have been consistent in their performance," she said.

The day concludes with Serdang BC taking on Ho Chi Minh City Badminton Club at 8pm. In the semi-finals at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting, Ampang Jaya BC will face Puchong United BC, while Sena Bangkok Club take on Petaling BC.

Day 6 results and fixtures (Thursday, 6 October 2022):

4pm – Puchong United BC 14-5 Sena Bangkok Club

8pm – Serdang BC vs Ho Chi Minh City Badminton Club

Founded and incorporated on 24 October 2013, Purple League Sports Management Sdn. Bhd. aims to create a brand-new platform in support of the Malaysian badminton scene, while raising the standard of badminton proficiency and contributing towards creating future champions for the country.

At the forefront of all its endeavours is the Malaysia Purple League, named after the colour purple, long associated with royalty, power and courage. The initiative provides players of all levels, both professionals and amateurs, with an opportunity to gain invaluable competitive experience, while engaging retired national greats to guide and inspire a new generation of champions.