NEW DELHI, July 2: The high-intensity 3×15 format will take effect across domestic rankings, zonals and national championships from this month onwards with the BAI implementing the new BWF scoring system across the domestic circuit to ensure a seamless transition for the Indian shuttlers.
The All India Senior Ranking Tournament, scheduled to be held from July 7 to 14, will be the first tournament to introduce the new format.
Under the revised format, matches will continue to be played as best-of-three games under rally-point scoring, but each game will now be played to 15 points instead of 21.A two-point lead remains mandatory from 14-all, with games capped at 21 points, where the next point becomes decisive at 20-all.The shorter format which will be rolled out by the BWF from January next year is expected to increase intensity, accelerate momentum shifts and place greater emphasis on tactical precision and quick decision-making. (PTI)
