The Indonesian League in

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is a team competition established in 2007 and held in

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. The total prize will be around

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98,000.

History

This league has been conceptualized since 2003, but until four years later it had not become real due to the numerous obstacles. The first competition was held for 10 days in

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beginning June 21, 2007.

Format

The competition involves eight Indonesian clubs in the final rounds, with a format similar to the

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and

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. The five best clubs will qualify for the final, and qualifying rounds will be competitions for the other three places.

The teams

Ten men's teams from ten clubs had a qualification round. The teams selected were: *Indocafe,

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*Ratih,

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*Aufa,

*Musica Champion, Kudus *BPKD, Kukar *Wima,

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*Mutiara,

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*Kotab Dishub,

*South Suco,

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*Randik,

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Seven women's teams from seven clubs had a qualification round. The teams selected were: *Indocafe,

*Ratih,

*Bina Bangsa,

*Semen Gresik,

*Mutiara,

*Kotab Dishub,

*South Suco,

Another five teams (men's teams and a women's team) had a bye to the grand final round. The teams were: *Djarum, Kudus *Jayaraya,

*Suryanaga Gudang Garam,

*Tangkas,

*SGS Elektrik,

Grand Final round

After qualification, three teams from the men's and women's division took their place in a grand final round. From the men's division, the Musica Champion, Mutiara and

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teams won a ticket to the grand final round. And from the women's division, the Mutiara, Bina Bangsa and

teams won a ticket for a match in the grand final round. And at the last round, the Suryanaga Gudang Garam team won the men's team competition after beating the Tangkas team. From women's team competition, Tangkas was a surprise champion after defeating the first seed team, Jayaraya.

Men's team semifinal

Suryanaga Gudang Garam ( 3–0 ) Tangkas *the winner of the match in bold

Women's team grand final

Tangkas ( 3–2 ) Jayaraya *the winner of the match in bold

References

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External links

Official website
Badminton tournaments in Indonesia Annual sporting events in Indonesia Recurring sporting events established in 2007 National badminton championships Professional sports leagues in Indonesia 2007 establishments in Indonesia