Indonesian League (badminton)
Sport | Badminton |
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Founded | 2007 |
Country | Indonesia |
Continent | Asia |
The Indonesian League in badminton is a team competition established in 2007 and held in Indonesia.
The total prize will be around US$98,000.[1]
History
[edit]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 Jakarta beginning June 21, 2007.[1]
Format
[edit]The competition involves eight Indonesian clubs in the final rounds, with a format similar to the Thomas and Uber Cup. The five best clubs will qualify for the final, and qualifying rounds will be competitions for the other three places.[1]
The teams
[edit]Ten men's teams from ten clubs had a qualification round. The teams selected were:
- Indocafe, Medan
- Ratih, Banten
- Aufa, Jakarta
- Musica Champion, Kudus
- BPKD, Kukar
- Wima, Surabaya
- Mutiara, Bandung
- Kotab Dishub, Bandung
- South Suco, South Sulawesi
- Randik, South Sumatra
Seven women's teams from seven clubs had a qualification round. The teams selected were:
- Indocafe, Medan
- Ratih, Banten
- Bina Bangsa, Jakarta
- Semen Gresik, Surabaya
- Mutiara, Bandung
- Kotab Dishub, Bandung
- South Suco, South Sulawesi
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, Jakarta
- Suryanaga Gudang Garam, Surabaya
- Tangkas, Jakarta
- SGS Elektrik, Bandung
Grand Final round
[edit]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 Ratih teams won a ticket to the grand final round. And from the women's division, the Mutiara, Bina Bangsa and Ratih 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
[edit]Suryanaga Gudang Garam ( 3–0 ) Tangkas
- the winner of the match in bold
Category | Suryanaga Gudang Garam | Tangkas | Score |
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First match (singles) | 21–17, 21–16 | ||
Second match (doubles) | 15–21, 21–18, 21–11 | ||
Third match (singles) | 21–15, 21–18 |
Women's team grand final
[edit]Tangkas ( 3–2 ) Jayaraya
- the winner of the match in bold
Category | Tangkas | Jayaraya | Score |
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First match (singles) | 21–19, 22–20 | ||
Second match (singles) | 21–23, 21–15, 21–14 | ||
Third match (doubles) | 20–22, 21–6, 5–21 | ||
Fourth match (singles) | 13–21, 18–21 | ||
Fifth match (doubles) | 21–13, 21–17 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Indonesia to organize new league". Badzine.net. 20 March 2007. Retrieved 18 May 2017.