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\u25b2 The Korea Badminton Association said on the 25th that the BWF\u2019s annual meeting in Horsens, Denmark, finalized adoption of a \u201c3×15 scoring system.\u201d The change replaces the current best-of-three, 21-point format with a best-of-three, 15-point format and takes effect January 4, 2027. \u24d2Yonhap News<\/p>\n
[SPOTV News = Reporter Cho Yong-un] The 15-point scoring system set to reshape international badminton has finally been unveiled.<\/p>\n
Approved at the Badminton World Federation\u2019s 2026 annual meeting, the reform is more than a simple tweak to scoring. Some analysts argue the change could act as a de facto targeting mechanism against certain playing styles, raising tension both on and off the court.<\/p>\n
Under the new rules, matches will shift from best-of-three to 15 points per game. At 14\u201314, the player who first builds a two-point lead wins the game, but play is capped at 21 points. The mid-set interval will move up from 11 points to 8, shortening the breathing room players get between runs of points.<\/p>\n
The BWF says the goal is to increase point density and boost spectator engagement, arguing shorter matches will enhance commercial appeal. Secretary General Thomas Lund emphasized that more concise matches improve audience focus and noted the change was also made with player welfare in mind.<\/p>\n
But the quicker tempo presents a clear variable for women\u2019s singles world No. 1 An Se-young. Her game\u2014built on long rallies, relentless pressure and superior conditioning\u2014has been magnified by the extended 21-point format. An\u2019s ability to reverse early deficits through late-match stamina is one of her hallmarks; under a 15-point structure, she may have less opportunity to regain momentum before a match is decided.<\/p>\n
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\u25b2 The rule change would structurally constrain the endurance advantage that propelled An Se-young to the top. Before the 15-point format was finalized, An acknowledged her typically slower tempo could make things tougher but said she\u2019d adjust to the new rules. \u24d2 An Se-young SNS<\/p>\n
China has framed the revision as an opportunity. Wen Hui Daily noted the shorter format favors players who excel at early offense and a high tempo. The outlet quoted Chen Yufei as saying calmly, \u201cIf the rules change, I\u2019ll adapt my rhythm,\u201d while men\u2019s world No. 1 Shi Yuqi welcomed the shift, suggesting shorter matches would ease physical strain.<\/p>\n
Badminton\u2019s new era begins in 2027. With the 15-point system set to take effect on January 4, many view the move as both an attempt to interrupt An Se-young\u2019s dominance and an opening for China to reclaim the summit. Whether the new rules will topple the sport\u2019s current standard-bearer or simply add another strategic variable remains to be seen.<\/p>\n
One constant is that An has repeatedly adapted to rule changes while carving her own path to dominance. Over the past year she\u2019s shifted from a primarily defensive posture to a more attacking approach and shown the finishing power to close out matches. Most analysts expect she\u2019ll find a way to respond once again.<\/p>\n
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\u25b2 An Se-young \u2014 the dominant force in women\u2019s singles who completed a major continental Grand Slam \u2014 returned through Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 on the 13th and smiled as she accepted a bouquet. \u24d2Yonhap News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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