Badminton could soon see a new scoring system at the top level to benefit television coverage and make contests more attractive for viewers.

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) will open discussions on the subject this weekend in New Delhi on the sidelines of the ongoing men's Thomas Cup and women's Uber Cup team championships.

The BWF has already sounded out the players on three alternate options to replace the existing system that has the winner reaching 21 points, two points clear of his opponent, in a best-of-three game format.

One suggestion is to have two games of 21 each with the decider, if needed, played for 11 points.

Another format is 15 points for each game, while a third suggestion is to play five games of nine points each.

A difference of two points will still be needed for the winner. A change in the scoring pattern is being discussed for the first time since 2006.

"The BWF will be considering the matter as it seeks to continue innovative developments to improve badminton in all contexts — for fans, television, live streaming and for players at every level," the governing body said yesterday.

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