US EditionBWF approves switch to 3x15 scoring system from next year
- On Saturday, the Badminton World Federation members approved a 3x15 scoring system during their 87th BWF Annual General Meeting in Horsens, Denmark, replacing the current 3x21 structure.
- The proposal passed with an 82.16% majority, as 198 members voted in favor while 43 opposed the measure, exceeding the required two-thirds threshold.
- BWF president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul said, "We are building a sport that speaks to the next generation," noting the system aims to reduce player workloads and improve recovery.
- The BWF Council previously tested the format throughout 2025 at Grade 3 tournaments, the National Championships, and the BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati.
- Beginning January 4, 2027, matches will maintain best-of-three-games format, but each game ends at 15 points with a two-point advantage required at 14-14.
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Badminton eyes 'next generation' with new scoring system
KUALA LUMPUR,MALAYSIA — Badminton chiefs say they have "strengthened the sport" for the future after the governing body voted to change the scoring system in a major move.Currently matches are the best of three games with the winner of each game being the first to 21 points.From January 2027 it will be the first to 15 points.Badminton World Federation president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul called it an important milestone."We are building a spo…
Ex-chief coach Vimal Kumar 'extremely disappointed' with BWF's new 3x15 point system for badminton
Former national chief coach of the Indian badminton squad, Vimal Kumar, has hit out at the Badminton World Federation's decision to change the sport's point system. The BWF on Saturday approved the from 3x15 point system at its Annual General Meeting in Horsens, Denmark, by 198-43 majority. The format will come into existence on January 4, 2027. "Extremely disappointed with the BWF decision to alter the scoring system. And even more concerning i…
Biggest rule change in badminton history: BWF approves new scoring system
The Badminton World Federation has approved the biggest rule change in modern badminton, replacing the long-standing 3x21 scoring format with a new 3x15 system from January 2027. While BWF says the move will improve player welfare and make matches more exciting, former world No. 1 Saina Nehwal had warned against changes that could affect the spirit of the sport.
Badminton Scoring System Set to Change from January 2027 Onwards
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. From January 4 next year, as per Olympics.com, the badminton matches will be played as best-of-three matches, with 15 matches per game at stake. The change was voted during the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Annual General Meeting on in Horsens, Denmark, currently the host to the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026. Sports News | Badminton Scoring System Set to Change from January 2027 Onwar…
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