Explained: Why badminton world body wants to experiment with new 3×15 scoring system
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Explained: Why badminton world body wants to experiment with new 3×15 scoring system

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The Badminton World Federation has announced that it will be experimenting a new 3×15 scoring system in selected competitions from April 2025. The Badminton World Federation is set to trial the 3x15 scoring system in 2025 and if the experiment is successful it could become a permanent rule. In the 3x15 scoring system, the game will be won by the player who first scores 15 points instead of 21. “Pending an outcome of testing and survey results, BWF Council will make a final decision whether to propose this new system to the BWF Annual General Meeting 2026.” Badminton continues experimentation with scoring system The BWF has experimented with various scoring systems over the years.

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BWF to test new 3x15 scoring system in selected competitions from April
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BWF to test new 3x15 scoring system in selected competitions from April

The Hindu  

With an aim to attract new audience to the sport and make the matches shorter, the Badminton World Federation is set to trial a new 3x15 scoring system in selected competitions for at least six months, starting April this year. READ: Sathish takes road less travelled, chooses Malaysia to make his mixed doubles-singles dreams a reality Explaining the reasons behind …

BWF narrowly retains present 3x21 scoring system
3 years, 10 months ago

BWF narrowly retains present 3x21 scoring system

Hindustan Times  

Badminton could have seen a new scoring system had a single vote gone the other way at the Badminton World Federation’s AGM, held virtually on Saturday. A proposal to change the present system of best-of-three games and 21 points to 5x11 was originally made by Indonesia and Maldives and seconded by Badminton Asia, and Korea and Chinese Taipei associations. “Our …

Badminton's scoring system remains unchanged, BWF to continue with three-game format
3 years, 10 months ago

Badminton's scoring system remains unchanged, BWF to continue with three-game format

The Hindu  

Badminton's scoring system remains unchanged as an attempt to replace the existing three-game format of 21 points each with a best-of-five of 11 points on Saturday failed to get the required two-thirds majority during the Annual General Meeting of the sport's global body. The Badminton World Federation member nations voted on the proposal to amend the laws of the sport …

BWF members to vote on proposed five-game scoring system during AGM
3 years, 10 months ago

BWF members to vote on proposed five-game scoring system during AGM

The Hindu  

Replacing the current three-game format with a best of five scoring system will once again be put to vote by the Badminton World Federation during its AGM on Saturday. This time, a joint proposal to "amend the Laws of Badminton relating to the Scoring System" came from Badminton Indonesia and Badminton Maldives, and was seconded by Badminton Asia, and associations …

BWF to vote on change to scoring system post Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 11 months ago

BWF to vote on change to scoring system post Tokyo Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Badminton's world governing body will vote in May on a proposal to change the sport's scoring system after this year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, it said on Saturday. The change proposes a best of five games of 11 points format in a bid to increase excitement and make the sport more television friendly. "The proposed scoring system change is part …

BWF to vote on scoring system change post-Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 11 months ago

BWF to vote on scoring system change post-Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Badminton's world governing body will vote in May on a proposal to change the sport's scoring system after this year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, it said on Saturday. The change proposes a best of five games of 11 points format in a bid to increase excitement and make the sport more television friendly. "The proposed scoring system change is part …

Former players unanimous in disapproval as BWF mulls change in format
4 years, 11 months ago

Former players unanimous in disapproval as BWF mulls change in format

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The BWF wishes to change the scoring system to a best-of-five-games of 11 points each from the existing best-of-three-games of 21 points each, but a host of former players and coaches oppose the move. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The wisdom of the old axiom – not to disturb the tried and tested – appears to be utterly …

Badminton World Federation swats down plan to adopt new scoring system
6 years, 10 months ago

Badminton World Federation swats down plan to adopt new scoring system

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Badminton’s global governing body swatted down a plan on Saturday to adopt a new scoring system that favours faster matches after players and associations expressed angst over the proposed changes. Bangkok: Badminton’s global governing body swatted down a plan on Saturday to adopt a new scoring system that favours faster matches after players and associations expressed angst over the proposed …

Badminton World Federation swats down new scoring plan
6 years, 10 months ago

Badminton World Federation swats down new scoring plan

Hindustan Times  

Badminton’s global governing body swatted down a plan today to adopt a new scoring system that favours faster matches after players and associations expressed angst over the proposed changes. The Badminton World Federation was considering amending the rules to make sets shorter in a shift that supporters argued would attract more fans to the sport, which already has a large …

HS Prannoy not happy with Badminton World Federation's proposed rule changes
7 years, 1 month ago

HS Prannoy not happy with Badminton World Federation's proposed rule changes

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HS Prannoy is not happy with the BWF’s proposal to tweak the scoring system and reduce on-court coaching, saying such changes will not achieve the aim of increasing commercial value of the sport. New Delhi: Indian ace shuttler HS Prannoy is not happy with the Badminton World Federation’s proposal to tweak the scoring system and reduce on-court coaching, saying such …

Prannoy not happy with BWF’s proposed rule changes
7 years, 1 month ago

Prannoy not happy with BWF’s proposed rule changes

The Hindu  

Indian ace shuttler H.S. Prannoy is not happy with the Badminton World Federation’s proposal to reduce on-court coaching and tweak the scoring system, saying such changes will not achieve the expected goal of increased commercial value for the sport. “Badminton is an extremely fast sport and if you don’t have enough breaks, you have hardly time to breath, you can’t …

Gopi plays waiting game on proposed change in scoring format
7 years, 1 month ago

Gopi plays waiting game on proposed change in scoring format

The Hindu  

The Badminton World Federation may have proposed a major scoring revamp but India's chief coach P. Gopi Chand has preferred to keep his cards close to his chest. In the meanwhile, whatever opinion we have to give the federation, we will give that,” Gopi said after interacting with the badminton fraternity on Saturday before the final of the G.D. Birla …

BWF to vote on proposed new badminton scoring system, on-court coaching during AGM in May
7 years, 1 month ago

BWF to vote on proposed new badminton scoring system, on-court coaching during AGM in May

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The Annual General Meeting of the BWF will consider a proposal to change the current system from three games of 21 points to five games of 11 points Just months after introducing the World Tour calendar, the Badminton World Federation is now planning to introduce further tweaks to the sport, which includes changes to the scoring system and a reduction …

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