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.
Girls’ singles top seed Tanvi dominated China’s Sun Li Yuan for a 15-8, 15-5 win while eighth seed Unnati recovered from a bad start to beat Carine Tee of Malaysia 15-10, 15-7.
Badminton powerhouse China kept their nerves under pressure to beat defending champions Indonesia 2-0 in the finals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 at the National Centre of Excellence here on Saturday to lift the Suhandinata Cup for the 15th time.
India are favourites to advance to the knock-out stage at group toppers and the second seeds lived up to those expectations to register a 45-27, 45 win over Sri Lanka, who had got the better of the United Arab Emirates in a thriller on Monday.
Second seeds India fielded an experimental line-up but had no trouble cruising to a 45-18, 45-17 victory in their group opener.
The prestigious event will take place in Guwahati from October 6 to 19, marking India’s return as hosts 17 years after Pune staged the tournament in 2008.
