Vimal Kumar slams BWF's 15-point scoring change
Renowned coach U Vimal Kumar criticizes the BWF's shift to a 3x15 scoring system, deeming it a dilution of badminton's core values. While some, like Pullela Gopichand, see benefits for injured players, others, including Aparna Popat, fear it will reduce risk-taking. The new format, effective 2027, sparks debate among players.
Renowned coach U Vimal Kumar criticizes the BWF's shift to a 3x15 scoring system, deeming it a dilution of badminton's core values. While some, like Pullela Gopichand, see benefits for injured players, others, including Aparna Popat, fear it will reduce risk-taking. The new format, effective 2027, sparks debate among players.
