BWF to test new points scoring system

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With an aim to attract new spectators to the sport, make matches shorter and increase the entertainment levels, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) is set to trial a new 3x15 scoring system in selected competitions for at least six months, starting April this year, to September or October.

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The existing format offers 21-point best-of-three-game matches (3x21).

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