BWF's New 15-Point Scoring System to Launch in 2027; Coaches Predict Reduction in Defensive Tactics
The Badminton World Federation announced the implementation of a new 'best of 3 games, 15 points per game' scoring system starting in 2027. This change is expected to shorten match durations, leading coaches to anticipate a decrease in defensive, rallying-based tactics.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 26, 2026 at 17:36
- 🔍 Collected: April 26, 2026 at 18:01 (25 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 26, 2026 at 18:17 (16 min after Collected)
Central News Agency (Reporter Chen Yung-shen, Taipei, 26th) The Badminton World Federation announced today that a new 'best of 3 games, 15 points per game' scoring system will be implemented in 2027. Lin Chun-yung, coach of the Taipei Datong Badminton Team, believes that with the expected reduction in match time, defensive, rallying-based tactics will decrease.
The current international badminton matches use a best of 3 games, 21 points per game system. However, to increase the pace and excitement of matches, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) proposed changing to a 'best of 3 games, 15 points per game' system. This system was tested in events such as the Rhine-Ruhr Summer World University Games badminton event, and has now been passed by more than two-thirds of the votes at the annual general meeting, scheduled to officially launch on January 4, 2027.
BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul hopes that this change will create buzz and competitive content, while emphasizing that the essence of badminton will not change. Li Yu-lung, office director of the Chinese Taipei Badminton Association, mentioned that to maintain international competitiveness, they must keep up with current trends, so all important domestic competitions next year will align with international standards.
Lin Chun-yung, coach of Taipei Datong High School, which won four gold medals at the National High School Games, stated in an interview with the Central News Agency that they have experimented with the 15-point system in some exchange matches. Although it has a slight impact on training, he believes that skilled players adapt quickly and should still be able to win. He also pointed out that with the expected reduction in match time, defensive, rallying-based tactics will become increasingly rare.
Wang Chi-Lin, a two-time Olympic men's doubles gold medalist, said that the pace of men's doubles matches is already very fast. If the new system is confirmed, players will have to adjust their training, and there will be even less room for complacency in the future, as every point is crucial. Lin Yu-hsien, coach of the Land Bank team, also said that the entire training model will be affected, including technical aspects that need to change. 'It may lean more towards offense and physical ability.' (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150426
Choose to stand with facts, every sponsorship you make is a force for protecting press freedom.
Download the Central News Agency 'First-hand News' APP to instantly grasp the latest news.
Reproduction, public broadcast or public transmission and utilization of the text, images and audio/video of this website are prohibited without authorization.
The current international badminton matches use a best of 3 games, 21 points per game system. However, to increase the pace and excitement of matches, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) proposed changing to a 'best of 3 games, 15 points per game' system. This system was tested in events such as the Rhine-Ruhr Summer World University Games badminton event, and has now been passed by more than two-thirds of the votes at the annual general meeting, scheduled to officially launch on January 4, 2027.
BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul hopes that this change will create buzz and competitive content, while emphasizing that the essence of badminton will not change. Li Yu-lung, office director of the Chinese Taipei Badminton Association, mentioned that to maintain international competitiveness, they must keep up with current trends, so all important domestic competitions next year will align with international standards.
Lin Chun-yung, coach of Taipei Datong High School, which won four gold medals at the National High School Games, stated in an interview with the Central News Agency that they have experimented with the 15-point system in some exchange matches. Although it has a slight impact on training, he believes that skilled players adapt quickly and should still be able to win. He also pointed out that with the expected reduction in match time, defensive, rallying-based tactics will become increasingly rare.
Wang Chi-Lin, a two-time Olympic men's doubles gold medalist, said that the pace of men's doubles matches is already very fast. If the new system is confirmed, players will have to adjust their training, and there will be even less room for complacency in the future, as every point is crucial. Lin Yu-hsien, coach of the Land Bank team, also said that the entire training model will be affected, including technical aspects that need to change. 'It may lean more towards offense and physical ability.' (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150426
Choose to stand with facts, every sponsorship you make is a force for protecting press freedom.
Download the Central News Agency 'First-hand News' APP to instantly grasp the latest news.
Reproduction, public broadcast or public transmission and utilization of the text, images and audio/video of this website are prohibited without authorization.