The Malaysia Purple League (

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: ''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. The 2021/2022 season kicked off at

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on October 1st, while the finals will be held at the Arena of Stars in

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on October 8th and 9th.

History

The league was formed in 2014. The Purple League was formed following the success of professional badminton leagues such as

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(India),

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and Superliga Badminton Indonesia.

Past teams

Results

Performances by teams

Sponsorship

* 2014–2015: Kopiko (Kopiko Purple League) * 2015–2016:

(Resorts World Genting Purple League) * 2016–2019
Senheng

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(SS Purple League) * 2021/2022
SenhengredOne
(SenHeng redOne Purple League)

References

External links

* {{official, purpleleague.com Badminton tournaments in Malaysia Sports leagues established in 2014 2014 establishments in Malaysia