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thebalanced.newsBadminton to Adopt 15-Point Scoring Format from 2027, Says Chirag Shetty
The Badminton World Federation has approved a new 15-point, best-of-three games scoring system to be implemented from January 4, 2027. India's top doubles player Chirag Shetty noted that this format is not drastically different from the traditional 21-point system but will emphasize speed and power more. Having experienced the earlier 11-point, best-of-five format, Chirag highlighted that the 15-point system maintains a balance between endurance and quick play, potentially favoring aggressive players with powerful shots.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
55%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group primarily presents perspectives from sports authorities and players, focusing on technical changes in badminton scoring without political framing. It includes views from Chirag Shetty, reflecting players' experiences and opinions, without partisan or ideological commentary. The coverage is centered on sports governance and athlete response, representing a neutral, sports-focused viewpoint.
Sentiment — Neutral (55/100)
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to mildly positive, emphasizing adaptation and strategic implications of the new scoring format. While acknowledging mixed reactions among players, the coverage highlights potential benefits such as increased speed and power in gameplay, without expressing strong criticism or enthusiasm. The sentiment remains balanced, focusing on factual explanation and player insights.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| theprint | The 15-point format is not drastically different from 21-point system: Chirag | Center | Neutral |
| hindustantimes | The 15-point format is not drastically different from 21-point system: Chirag | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | The 15-point format is not drastically different from 21-point system: Chirag | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 5 May, 01:06 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news185 May, 01:06 pmThe 15-point format is not drastically different from 21-point system: Chirag
- 2hindustantimes5 May, 01:18 pmThe 15-point format is not drastically different from 21-point system: Chirag
- 3theprint5 May, 01:26 pmThe 15-point format is not drastically different from 21-point system: Chirag
Lens Score breakdown
29/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap90%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Sports Authority of India
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- India
- Sources analysed
- 3
- Last analysed
- 5 May 2026
- Key entities
- IndiaBadminton World FederationSatwiksairaj RankireddySports Authority of IndiaIndonesiaPrannoy H. S.Lakshya SenThomas CupSingaporeMalaysiaBadminton at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's doublesChirag Shetty
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