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Gopichand warns BWF's new scoring system could change badminton forever

Pullela Gopichand anticipates a thrilling shift in badminton dynamics due to the new scoring system. Players will be compelled to develop greater agility, strength, and mental toughness for the condensed format. Particularly, doubles teams may face the steepest adjustments. Gopichand raises concerns about the BWF's decision to lessen player workload, suggesting that this change may favour swift rallies over artistic gameplay.

4 Aug 2026 12:18 pm