New Scoring Format

This was the first time that we applied the new 21-point scoring format in our badminton games. I am excited with this format since it was first time that I had beat Goi and his co.! ;-) A very close match, 21-19, it can go either way. For your information, this is the third time that IBF has changed the scoring format for badminton. IBF had implemented the 7-point format before (best-of-five), then switch back to old 15-point format and the latest one the 21-point format (best-of-three). With this new scoring format, those who lost the match 10-15, 11-15, 12-15 or etc., has a better change against the same opponents now. Anyways, players have to stay focus from the start until the end of the match. If you make too many unforced errors, I don’t think that you have an opportunity to win the match at all. This format will probably give a higher probability for the weak players to score more points, at least, at least 1 point ;). I heard that Indonesia and South Korea has objected this new scoring format, but China’s coach, Lee Yongbo claimed that China will not be affected no matter how the IBF changes the scoring format. A strong sense of confident from the China camp and they justified themselves by winning both the Thomas and Uber Cup. Malaysia lost to Denmark in the semifinal. Thanks to BengHong who was so nervous in the match and Hafiz who let himself down once again! Their body languages show that they are not capable to conquer the world. Hope that ChongWei can win his first ever world championship in Madrid.

Have fun with this new scoring format! You always stand a change to make an upset even though you are not good in service….