JOIN USThe Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) suggestion to consider a change in the current scoring system has drawn severe criticism from players and coaches all over.
The world body, however, said on Wednesday they were still a long way to go before deciding on the matter.
The BWF at its Annual General meeting discussed three scoring options to cut down on the duration of the matches and make it more attractive for the spectators.
"We are just in the process of discussing the new scoring system. It is still a long way to go. We are taking inputs from players the world over and are trying to engage a whole lot of fans. We are taking into consideration views of all the stakeholders," said Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen.
“Even the players have agreed to get engaged in discussions.”
BWF Secretary General Thomas Lund said the world body is constantly looking to develop the game.
“There is definitely a serious wish for innovation and development of the game. I don't see anything wrong with that. Right now we are just asking people and collecting information," said Lund.
"It would be very strange if we don't look at our rules and regulations and also the scoring system at some time.”
The BWF have offered three suggestions for new scoring system. The first is two games of 21 each (current setting) and the decider of 11 points.
The other two alternatives are 15 points for each game and to have five games of nine points each.|
Meanwhile, Larsen congratulated the Indian women’s team for winning Uber Cup bronze medal.
"I am very pleased to see the growth of badminton in India. Congratulations to the Uber Cup team for bagging the bronze medal. It is a very positive sign," said Larsen.