Explained: Badminton’s new 3×15 scoring system and what changes from 2027
BWF’s new 3x15 scoring system will replace the 3x21 format from 2027. Here’s what changes, why it was introduced, and its impact on badminton.
BWF’s new 3x15 scoring system will replace the 3x21 format from 2027. Here’s what changes, why it was introduced, and its impact on badminton.
Sen needed just 36 minutes to seal a 21-12, 21-15 win over his academy-mate Shetty while Treesa and Gayatri defeated Thailand’s Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn and Sukitta Suwachai 21-15, 21-11 at the Indira Gandhi multi-purpose indoor stadium.
Just like every year, this edition of the India Open has attracted the world’s best badminton players, including World Champion Shi Yu Qi of China, women’s world no. 1 An Se Young and BWF World Tour Finals champion Christo Popov. A
Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu was firmly in control, leading 21-11, when reigning world champion Yamaguchi, hampered by a knee injury, informed the chair umpire that she could not continue.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has been elected Chair of the BWF Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term and will also serve on the BWF Council.
Top seeds Unnati Hooda and Jason Teh led the charge on Day 2 of the Syed Modi International 2025 badminton tournament at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium, each beginning their campaigns with composed straight-games wins.
Lakshya made a bright start, racing to an 8-3 lead in the opening game. But Nishimoto wrested back control with a burst of seven straight points, using sharp, angled smashes to push ahead.
Top Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and H.S. Prannoy will lead the Indian challenge in the men's singles category, with youngsters Ayush Shetty and M. Tharun fighting for ranking points in the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 starting in Kumamoto, Japan, on Tuesday
India’s para badminton stars delivered a commanding performance at the Japan Para Badminton International 2025, with Pramod Bhagat leading the charge by securing three gold medals in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
While Tanvi’s historic run keeps India in contention on the podium, hopes in other categories dimmed as eighth seed Unnati Hooda, boys’ singles contender Gnana Dattu and the mixed doubles pair Bhavya Chhabra–Vishakha Toppo all exited in the quarterfinals.
