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.
Chinese shuttlers continued their winning streak on Day 3 of the 2025 Malaysia Masters here on Thursday, scoring decisive victories in all categories. Men's singles shuttler Li Shifeng knocked out Singapore's Jason Teh Jia Heng 21-10, 21-17 at the Axiata Arena, while his teammate Weng Hongyang also advanced after defeating Indonesia's Farhan.
India's Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto made a spirited comeback, overcoming Malaysia’s Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin to advance to the Round of 16 on Day 1 of the Badminton Asia Championships 2025 here on Tuesday.
Top contender Lakshya Sen came back from behind to win against Chinese Taipei’s Su Li-yang even as compatriot H.S. Prannoy crashed out of the prestigious All-England Badminton Championship, losing to Toma Junior Popov of France in straight games in a first-round clash in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Last edition’s bronze medallists, India, kicked off their Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025 campaign with a thumping 5-0 victory over Macau in Group D at the Qingdao Sports Centre Conson Gymnasium on Wednesday.
Former world number one Kidambi Srikanth will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Thailand Masters 2025 badminton tournament starting from Tuesday at Nimibutr Stadium in Pathumwan.
