KUALA LUMPUR (20 AUGUST 2022): The semi-finals of the Biz Link Properties Purple League Corporate 2021/2022 (BLPLC) saw heavyweights Senheng and Dr KO booking their spots in tomorrow’s finals.
The opening semi-final fixture began with a heated clash between arch-rivals Senheng and Top Glove Badminton Club which saw Senheng edging Top Glove Badminton Club (10-4).
The limelight of the day was stolen by Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai and Cheam June Wei with their sheer masterclass performance as they initiated an inspiring start for the “world’s largest natural rubber glove manufacturers” by overcoming Senheng’s Kevin Poon – Wong Thian Lai 10-11, 11-6, 11-6,11-5 in the opening men’s doubles game.
The tables were quickly turned in the second match as Senheng made a comeback through Pong Chit Pei – Yap Yee as they defeated Lee Pui Min – Lyddia Cheah Yi Yu 11-7,11-4,10-11,11-10 in 25 minutes in the mixed doubles category while Junior Oh Jia Pang – Yong Chee Seng added more salt in Top Glove Badminton Club’s wound by defeating Lim Jihn Yih – Lim Jun Yang 11-8,11-6,11-2 in the men’s doubles category.
Senheng continued with their smashing form as stalwarts Karena Wong – Yap Rui Chen put aside a dexterous Daphne Ng – Lee Kah Yee 11-7, 11-8, 11-3, 11-2 in 20 minutes in the women’s doubles category to secure the “electrical retailing” giants spot in tomorrow’s grand finals.
Karena Wong who is the player cum team manager for Senheng feels jubilant upon emerging victorious against their fierce opponents. “I’m extremely satisfied with our performance today. We played well despite having to face a resilient Top Glove Badminton Club side. It will be a tough game against Dr.KO tomorrow, but we will give it our all and go for the win”
Karena further commended the organizers of the Biz Link Properties Purple League Corporate for creating a competitive platform for the players. She added “I would like to express my gratitude to the Malaysia Purple League (MPL) for creating this platform for us to showcase our talents.”
Meanwhile, the giants of the “skin industry” Dr. KO notched a (9-5) win over tournament favourites Oriental Real to sail into the finals of the Biz Link Properties Purple League Corporate.
Kum Yi Fan – Tan Kian An started the party early for Oriental Real Estate as they defeated Dhami Tula Ram – Lim Loong Meng (11-3, 11-4, 11-8) in the mixed doubles.
In the second game, sensational Sim Juei Kee – Woon Khe Weei inspired a comeback for Dr.KO by outclassing Oriental Real Estate’s Ter Chun Long – See Su Yin (11-4, 11-10 7-11, 11-10) in the mixed double’s category to put one foot through to the finals.
Stephanie Fenelang – Tan Chew Ping were the saviours for their Dr.KO as they trashed Gan Jing Err – Kho Mai Mai 11-8 11-8 11-2 11-6 to secure their team a spot in tomorrow’s grand finals against Dr.KO.
