{
  "id": 18644537,
  "title": "Herry shifts focus to attack ahead of 15-point scoring system",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/herry-shifts-focus-to-attack-ahead-of-15-point-scoring-system",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T05:25:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/11/1572759/herry-shifts-focus-attack-ahead-15-point-scoring-system"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's national men's doubles head coach, Herry Iman Pierngadi, is shifting focus to attack as the country prepares for the upcoming 15-point badminton scoring system. The Badminton World Federation will transition from 21-point games to 15-point games starting January 4th, maintaining the best-of-three format. Herry noted that his world No. 4 pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, are now playing more aggressively, as evidenced by their approach to matches. Herry had already designed a training program for Aaron-Wooi Yik to adapt to the new format, allowing them to practice the attacking style during the remaining 21-point season. The shorter format is also influencing Herry's partner choices, particularly his decision to pair Arif Junaidi and Haikal Nazri together. Herry believes their left-handed style suits 15-point badminton, as power will have less impact in shorter games. The idea of reuniting Arif and Haikal emerged after testing other combinations, and they agreed to a trial over three tournaments in India before the end of the year. Herry sees both players as senior talents and believes the real test will be in tournament play.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s preparations for 15-point badminton are already taking shape on court, with national men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi placing greater emphasis on attack ahead of next season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Herry shifts focus to attack for 15-point badminton scoring system",
    "World No. 4 pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik play more aggressively",
    "Arif Junaidi and Haikal Nazri paired together for left-handed style"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing aggressive play and specific player combinations signals a tactical pivot to mitigate the reduced impact of power in the upcoming shorter scoring format.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}