BWF to test new 3x15 scoring system in selected competitions from April
The HinduWith 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 selecting the new scoring system, BWF said: “Compared to the current system, 3x15 has fewer points per game, which increases the probability that each point will be more exciting. Compared to the current system, 3x15 reaches the end points in games faster and strikes the best balance of excitement, both in each game and in the overall number of games.” The BWF also stated that the 3x15 system would lead to shorter matches and better scheduling, maintain fan interest, and benefit player health and longevity. “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.” BWF added that “a proposal could go forward to the BWF Annual General Meeting in April 2026 for a decision, pending the outcome of testing and stakeholder surveying this year.” BWF has been experimenting with scoring systems, leading to the evolution of the badminton scoring system from 15x3 to 7x5 to 21x3 over the years.
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