Badminton World Federation president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul called it an important milestone. | Photo Credit: PTI Badminton chiefs say they have “strengthened the sport” for the future after the governing body voted to change the scoring system in a major move. Currently matches are the best of three games with the winner of each game being the first to 21 points. Published – April 27, 2026 02:35 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Uber Cup: India revive quarterfinal hopes with dominant win over Ukraine NCSC seeks report on Mamata Banerjee’s alleged ‘derogatory’ remark against SC community