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Badminton tests 15-point format ahead of 2027 global switch
The All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament in Ernakulam has become the first domestic event to use the Badminton World Federation’s proposed 15-point format. From January 4, 2027, BWF plans to replace…
The Story in Brief
The All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament in Ernakulam has become the first domestic event to use the Badminton World Federation’s proposed 15-point format. From January 4, 2027, BWF plans to replace three games of 21 points with three games of 15 points. The Badminton Association of India says the early rollout will help players, coaches and officials prepare for the international change.
Reactions in Ernakulam were mixed. Ashwini Ponnappa questioned whether shorter matches would improve badminton’s appeal, while former India coach Vimal Kumar said the change could reduce the importance of fitness. Players Bjorn Jaison and Jaison Xavier had different experiences, with Xavier saying he did not get enough time to settle. Former player George Thomas backed the format, citing recovery and injury concerns. The 15-point system was used before 2006, though it then required players to win rallies while serving.
The Indian Opinion
The easy claim that shorter matches will automatically make badminton more exciting is no stronger than the claim that they will ruin the sport. Both ignore the adjustment players need. A shorter game may help recovery, but it can also punish a slow start and reduce the value of endurance. The useful test is not one tournament’s crowd response. It is whether injury rates, match quality and player feedback improve across the domestic season before 2027.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
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