Kuala Lumpur BWF Rejects Proposal to Amend Badminton Scoring System
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – In a recent development, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) membership rejected a proposal to amend the laws of badminton concerning the scoring system. The proposal, brought forward by the Indonesian Badminton Association and the Badminton Association of Maldives, with support from Badminton Asia, Badminton Korea Association, and Chinese Taipei Badminton Association, sought to change the existing scoring system from the best of three games of 21 points to the best of five games of 11 points. The decision was reached during the 82nd BWF Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on a Saturday.
The Proposal and Voting Results
The proposal was put to a vote, and the BWF membership participated in this crucial decision. Ultimately, the proposal garnered 66.31 percent of votes in favor and 33.69 percent against, falling just short of the two-thirds majority required for approval. A total of 282 votes were cast, highlighting the significant interest and engagement from the badminton community.
President’s Gratitude
Following the outcome, BWF President Poul-Erik Hoyer expressed his gratitude to the Membership for their active participation in this essential matter. Despite the proposal not being approved, he acknowledged the close margin and appreciated the dedication of the badminton community to the sport during challenging times.
Vision for an Exciting Badminton
President Hoyer emphasized that the proposed scoring system change was part of his vision to make badminton more exciting and to increase entertainment value for stakeholders and fans. While the proposal was not successful this time, he assured everyone that their efforts to enhance excellence in badminton, in line with the Strategic Plan 2020-2024, will continue.
Conclusion
The rejection of the proposal to amend the badminton scoring system by the BWF membership reaffirms the importance of preserving the existing rules and traditions of the sport. While the idea of a best-of-five, 11-point games system aimed to add excitement, the current system of best-of-three, 21-point games remains intact. The decision signifies the dedication and engagement of the badminton community in shaping the future of the sport.
FAQs
- Why was the proposal to change the scoring system introduced? The proposal aimed to make badminton more exciting and increase entertainment value for stakeholders and fans.
- How close was the proposal to being approved? The proposal received 66.31 percent of votes in favor, just short of the required two-thirds majority.
- How many votes were cast in the decision? A total of 282 votes were cast during the 82nd BWF Annual General Meeting.
- Was this the first time such a proposal was considered? No, this was the second time such a proposal has not been approved.
- What will the BWF focus on now after the proposal’s rejection? The BWF will continue its efforts to increase excellence in badminton according to its Strategic Plan 2020-2024.
