Source: Oriental Image/Jiang Xu
[Saba Sports News] The ongoing 2024 All England
Open features intense competition where players have the option to challenge
disputed calls under specific conditions. This has led to questions from fans
regarding the number of challenges permitted in a badminton game. According to
the latest regulations of the International Badminton Federation, each player
in a game is allowed two opportunities to challenge. This means that players
can request a video review of two disputed points from the referee. These two
challenge opportunities can significantly impact the game’s outcome. Even
experienced referees can make mistakes in fast-paced badminton matches. The
introduction of the challenge system ensures fairness by utilizing
technological means to enhance judgment accuracy. Making strategic use of these
limited challenge opportunities has become crucial for player teams. A
successful challenge can directly benefit players in terms of points and
provide a psychological boost, while an unsuccessful challenge can affect
players’ morale.