New Points System for Badminton

Apr 26, 2026, 18:47

Introduction

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) changed the rules. Now, players will play to 15 points. This starts on January 4, 2027.

Main Body

The BWF met in Denmark. They decided on the new rules. Matches now have three games. Each game ends at 15 points. The BWF says matches will be faster. This is better for the fans and the players' bodies. Some famous players and coaches do not like this change. They say the games are too short. Players will not need as much strength or patience. They think the game will be about speed only. Some people think the BWF is wrong about injuries. They say players get hurt because they play too many games in a row. They want a better calendar for the games. Other coaches want more money for the winners. They say the BWF does not listen to the players. They think money is more important than the new points system.

Conclusion

The BWF will start the 15-point system in 2027. Many players and coaches are still unhappy about it.

Vocabulary Learning

fans (n.)
supporters / people who watch a sport觀眾
Example:Fans cheer loudly during the match.
money (n.)
cash / funds錢
Example:Money motivates players to win.
players (n.)
participants / people who play a sport遊戲參加者
Example:The players are excited about the new rules.
speed (n.)
quickness / fastness速度
Example:Speed is important in badminton.
strength (n.)
power / physical ability力量
Example:Strength helps players win games.

Sentence Learning

Now, players will play to 15 points.
Time Marker: The word 'Now' indicates the present moment or immediate future.時間標記: 'Now' 一詞表示現在或即將發生的時間。
They say players get hurt because they play too many games in a row.
Connector: The word 'because' shows a reason.連接詞: 'because' 一詞表示原因。
The BWF met in Denmark.
Prepositional Phrase: The phrase 'in Denmark' tells where the action happened.介詞短語: 'in Denmark' 一個介詞短語說明動作發生的地點。
This is better for the fans and the players' bodies.
Connector & Prepositional: The word 'and' joins two ideas, and 'for the fans' is a prepositional phrase showing purpose.連接詞 & 介詞短語: 'and' 連接兩個想法，'for the fans' 是介詞短語表示目的。