Petaling Jaya BC gets huge injection for Purple League challenge


National badminton player Lee Chong Wei (left) looks on as KLRC owner Datuk Seri Andrew Kam passes the RM1mil sponsorship cheque to PJBC co-owner K. Yogendran during the team unveiling on Wednesday.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Petaling Jaya Badminton Club (PJBC) have landed a cool RM1mil sponsorship deal on the spot, thanks to having Lee Chong Wei as their main player for the Kopiko Purple League (KPL).

Datuk Seri Andrew Kam, the owner of KL Rackets (KLRC), signed and presented a cheque to PJBC on Wednesday when he found out that the club had no sponsors.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Badminton

Budget 2027 allocation crucial step in building system for producing future champions, says BAM president
Arctic Open: Aaron-Roy King march into semis, face Danish pair next
Rare left-handed pairing offers fresh hope for Arif
No resting on past laurels
Reunited Wei Chong-Kai Wun race against time to crack top 10
Perfect record intact as Zii Jia sends Popov packing
Malaysia book world junior final spot after beating Indonesia
Zii Jia powers into Arctic Open semis after knocking out Popov again
No room for complacency as Pearly-Thinaah turn focus to Denmark
Arif hopes two lefties make all the right moves

Others Also Read