Badminton’s scoring system stays unchanged, BWF to proceed with three-game format

Badminton’s scoring system stays unchanged as an try to switch the present three-game format of 21 factors every with a best-of-five of 11 factors on Saturday did not get the required two-thirds majority through the Annual General Meeting of the game’s international physique.
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) member nations voted on the proposal to amend the legal guidelines of the game regarding the scoring system through the physique’s 82nd AGM that was held nearly.
The proposal put ahead by the Indonesian Badminton Association and the Badminton Association of Maldives, and seconded by Badminton Asia, Badminton Korea Association and Chinese Taipei Badminton Association, acquired 66.31 per cent for and 33.69 per cent in opposition to, falling simply wanting the two-thirds majority required.
A complete of 282 votes had been solid.
BWF President Poul-Erik Hoyer thanked the members for his or her participation on this vital determination.
“Our Membership has spoken, and despite the very small margin in which the two-thirds majority was not reached, the BWF respects the outcome to retain the three games to 21 points scoring system,” Hoyer stated in a launch issued by the sport’s apex physique.
“It is now the second time such a proposal has not been accredited, however I see the incredible participation of the Membership and the choice reached as we speak as a sign that the badminton group may be very a lot engaged in the perfect pursuits of the game throughout these tough and difficult instances.
“So, for that, I thank everyone for their role in this process.”
The sport’s governing physique, beneath president Hoyer, had floated the concept in 2014 for the primary time however it didn’t obtain the help.
The 11×5 system, which was criticised by gamers and coaches alike, couldn’t collect sufficient votes in final 12 months’s AGM too.
“While the proposed scoring system change has been part of my vision to make badminton more exciting and to increase the entertainment value for stakeholders and fans, this will not deter us from continuing our efforts to increase excellence in badminton for all concerned in line with our Strategic Plan 2020-2024,” Hoyer stated.
According to the BWF strategic plan, it desires to “include new and innovative elements of the game to ensure this continues to evolve over time and excite, engage and enhance global fan base through inspirational performances at world-class events.”