Malaysia Purple League Explained

Sport:Badminton
Malaysia Purple League
Liga Ungu Malaysia
Country: (8 teams)
Founded:2014
Tournament Format:Round-robin tournament (2014–2016)
Elimination tournament (current)
Teams:8
Champions: Ampang Jaya BC
Most Champs: Puchong United BC
Muar City BC
(2 titles each)
Current Season:2021–22 Malaysia Purple League

The Malaysia Purple League (Malay: Liga Ungu Malaysia) is Malaysia's premier professional badminton league managed by Purple League (M) Sdn. Bhd. The seasons usually run from December to January. The League features local and international players ranging from Olympic medallist, World Champions, former stars and also rising talents. Players from 8 teams will participate in 3 stages on a round robin and play-off format for the coveted Senheng Purple League trophy and championship title. It offers a total prize money of RM1,500,000.[1]

The 2021/2022 season kicked off at Malawati Stadium, Shah Alam on 1 October, while the finals will be held at the Arena of Stars in Resorts World Genting on 8 and 9 October.[2]

History

The league was formed in 2014. The Purple League was formed following the success of professional badminton leagues such as Premier Badminton League (India), China Badminton Super League and Superliga Badminton Indonesia.[3]

Past teams

Ampang Jaya BC Bangsar Hawks BC Cheras BC Kajang BC
Kepong BC Klang United BC Muar City BC Nusajaya BC
Petaling BC Petaling Jaya BC Puchong United BC Serdang BC
Ampang Jaya BC Bangsar Hawks BC Cheras BC Kajang BC
Kepong BC Klang United BC Muar City BC Nusajaya BC
Petaling BC Petaling Jaya BC Puchong United BC Serdang BC
Ampang Jaya BC Bangsar Hawks BC Kepong BC Klang City BC
BU Dragons BC Muar City BC Serdang BC Petaling BC
Petaling Jaya BC Puchong United BCVacant
Ampang Jaya BC Bangsar Hawks BC Kepong BC Cheras BC
Puchong United BC Muar City BC Serdang BC Petaling Jaya BC
Ampang Jaya BC Bukit Mertajam All Stars Kepong BC Tebrau City BC
Puchong United BC Muar City BC Serdang BC Petaling BC
Candra Wijaya International BC Sena Bangkok Club Ho Chi Minh BC Singapore Badminton Team
Puchong United BC Ampang Jaya BC Serdang BC Petaling BC

Results

YearFinalThird place playoffNumber of teams
WinnersScoreRunners-upThird placeScoreFourth place
2014 – 15
Muar City BC
10–10
(157 – 150)

Petaling Jaya BC

Kepong BC
9–8
Puchong United BC
12
2015 – 16
Muar City BC
10–9
Petaling Jaya BC

Puchong United BC
8–8
(120 – 112)

Cheras BC
12
2016 – 17
Petaling Jaya BC
13–9
Puchong United BC

Muar City BC
11–6
BU Dragons BC
10
2017 – 18
Puchong United BC
10–8
Kepong BC

Petaling Jaya BC
9–2
Cheras BC
8
2018 – 19
Puchong United BC
10–6
Kepong BC

Petaling Jaya BC
11–7
Ampang Jaya BC
8
2021 – 22
Ampang Jaya BC
9–2
Petaling BC

Puchong United BC
10–5
Sena Bangkok Club
8

Performances by teams

ClubChampionsRunners-upThird placeFourth place
Puchong United BC2 (2017–18, 2018–19)1 (2016–17)2 (2015–16, 2021–22)1 (2014–15)
Muar City BC2 (2014–15, 2015–16)1 (2016–17)
Petaling Jaya BC1 (2016–17)2 (2014–15, 2015–16)2 (2017–18, 2018–19)
Ampang Jaya BC1 (2021–22)1 (2018–19)
Kepong BC2 (2017–18, 2018–19)1 (2014–15)
Petaling BC1 (2021–22)
Cheras BC2 (2015–16, 2017–18)
BU Dragons BC1 (2016–17)
Sena Bangkok Club1 (2021–22)

Sponsorship

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Purple League – ABOUT US. purpleleague.com.
  2. News: Candra Wijaya International can be smashing success in Purple League . 24 September 2022. The Star. 1 October 2022.
  3. Web site: Badminton: Purple League great platform to unearth new talent – The Star Online. thestar.com.my.
  4. Web site: Purple League. Facebook.
  5. News: Tien-chen among stars in Purple League Pro. 1 October 2022. The Star. 1 October 2022.