# Gopichand warns new badminton scoring may wipe out players 2026-08-06T23:45:21+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India coach Pullela Gopichand says badminton’s planned 15x3 scoring system could eliminate some players while helping others. The format, approved by the Badminton World Federation, will replace three games of 21 points next year, with the BWF citing player workload in a crowded calendar. Gopichand said shorter games would reward speed, power, focus and mental strength, especially at 11-12 points and during 13-14 or 15-14 situations. He expects doubles players to face the sharpest change, with serve, return and attack becoming more important. Gopichand said the format may favour flatter rallies and reduce room for elaborate stroke-making. He questioned shortening games while extending tournaments, saying longer 10-12-day events could have provided rest. He also said H.S. Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth might benefit, though faster movement could raise injury risks. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: badminton, BWF, Indian badminton, Pullela Gopichand, scoring system Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gopichand-warns-new-badminton-scoring-may-wipe-out-players/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gopichand-warns-new-badminton-scoring-may-wipe-out-players/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.