KOCHI: Star shuttler Ashwini Ponnappawho won the women’s doubles gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, says she is not a fan of badminton’s new 15×3 scoring system, arguing that the diet version strips the game of the drama and intensity that makes it so exciting. The All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament, which began at Kochi’s Regional Sports Center on Tuesday, is the first tournament in the domestic circuit to introduce this format to ensure a smooth transition for Indian players. The Badminton World Federation plans a global roll out of the 15×3 scoring system from January 2027.In this format, all matches are played as best-of-three matches under the rally-point scoring system where each match is played up to 15 points instead of 21. The traditional mid-game interval is taken when the leading player or pair reaches eight points.“The beauty of the 21-point system is in its ramifications. TOI: at the Regional Sports Center, after he and Satish Karunakaran won their opening mixed doubles match 15-8, 15-10 against Farhan Muhammad and Meera Nair.“Some of the greatest badminton matches lasted at least 90 minutes, with the longest stretching to over 160 minutes. Those are the competitions people remember,” Ponnappa added.The BWF plans to introduce this version of the meal to reduce game duration, limit player fatigue, make it less physical, and create faster games that fit the ethos of modern broadcasting. Ponnappa, 36, reckons the game’s governing body has not cheated by failing to change, instead choosing to stick with a tried and tested format.“If you feel that the game is becoming too physical, then add a break,” explains Coorgi. Ponnappa said the authorities should stick to the 21-point format in Tour 1000 events and conduct a trial run of the 15-point system in some lower-ranking events.“It’s harder to make rallies. Who wants to see a badminton match end in 20 minutes?” Ponnappa argued. Ponnappa acknowledged that players have little choice but to adapt and accept the new normal.“This is it. The sooner the players adapt to the new scoring system, the better it will be for them,” he added.