Source:REUTERS/Avijit Das
[Saba Sports News] The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has just released major news, announcing that a vote will take place at this year’s Annual General Meeting in April on a new scoring system—best of three games, 15 points per game. In fact, the proposed rules largely follow the familiar match format, with no major overhaul. The adjustments are mainly in the details, aiming to achieve reform without making players and fans feel too uncomfortable. The BWF has attempted reform twice before, but both attempts failed—mainly because the proposed changes were too radical. The modifications were so significant that players, coaches, and fans alike found them hard to accept. This time, however, the proposal is much more moderate. It retains the current match structure while appropriately shortening match duration. This not only reduces physical strain on athletes and lowers the risk of injury, but also makes the sport more compatible with modern broadcasting and short-form video dissemination. In the editor’s view, this new scoring system may not be perfect, but it is by far the most reasonable and acceptable option available. Its core strength lies in balancing the needs of all parties—taking into account the athletes’ well-being as well as the demands of audiences and broadcasters. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure the continued development of badminton as a sport.