Overview
- The Badminton World Federation has proposed replacing the current 3×21 system with a 3×15 format, with members set to vote at the AGM in Denmark.
- Saina Nehwal argues the 21-point games preserve intensity and endurance, urging that any change must not diminish rally quality or competitive balance.
- She highlights player welfare concerns, saying the packed calendar limits recovery and raises risks of injury and burnout.
- Under the revamped World Tour, Super 1000 events will feature 48-player singles group stages before knockouts, 32-pair doubles knockouts, and 11-day runs across two weekends.
- Nehwal praises Lakshya Sen’s consistency after reaching two All England finals, saying his performances show he can contend with the world’s best.