Badminton Fans Protest BWF's Proposed Scoring System Change

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is preparing a major overhaul of badminton competition rules by proposing changes to the scoring system. The new system would maintain the existing 'best of 3 games' format, but reduce game points from 21 to 15, with a maximum deuce of 21 points, which would affect both playing tactics and competition management. The proposal will be voted on during the BWF's annual general meeting on Saturday, April 25, 2569 (2026) in Horsens, Denmark. Following the announcement on social media, numerous badminton fans have expressed strong disagreement with the proposed changes. Fan comments included sentiments like 'We love 21 points', 'The 21-point system is perfect', and 'Instead of changing the scoring system, BWF should focus on reducing pressure on athletes and avoiding excessive fines'.