BWF to Continue 25-Second Time Clock Trials Amid Mixed Player and Coach Views

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) will continue trialing a 25-second time clock at the Indonesia Masters to reduce tactical delays and standardize play. The rule requires players to be ready within 25 seconds after the score update, allowing brief recovery activities without permission. While China's Wang Zi Yi supports the rule's consistency, Denmark's Mathias Christiansen doubts its effectiveness against delays. Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei finds the recovery time tight after long rallies, whereas Korean coach Hyunil Lee considers it too long. BWF analysis suggests 25 seconds balances recovery and match flow.