BWF Proposes New 3x15 Scoring System for Badminton; Former Player Questions Changes

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council has approved a proposal to adopt a new 3x15 scoring system, with a setting to 21 points, as the sport's official format. This recommendation will be voted on at the BWF Annual General Meeting on April 25 in Denmark, following extensive review, analysis, and trials. Former Indian shuttler Sanjay Sharma expressed concerns about frequent changes to the scoring system, citing past formats and questioning the need for ongoing modifications. The BWF states the new system balances match excitement, fairness, player welfare, and tournament presentation.