Badminton bosses say they have changed the sport’s scoring system with an eye on attracting the younger generation with more exciting matches, and older players believe it could prolong their careers.

From the start of next year, the sport will revert to a variation of the 15-point system that was first used in the 19th century, ending two decades of the first to 21 winning a game.

Not everyone, however, is convinced that going back to the future is the best thing for the sport.

Retired Malaysian star Lee Chong Wei was among those voicing strong opposition, saying he believed the current system worked well.

“If this 15-point system is really going ahead, I wouldn’t be surprised if 36-year-old Chou Tien‑chen keeps playing or even if I end up coming back to the court myself,” the 43-year-old Lee said.

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) ratified the changes at its annual general meeting in Denmark this past weekend, with 198 votes in favour and 43 against.