The 2024 World Junior Mixed Team Championships features a group stage followed by a final stage that determines the overall team rankings. Each team tie consists of 10 matches (two men’s singles, two women’s singles, two men’s doubles, two women’s doubles, and two mixed doubles) played under a unique relay scoring system, where teams compete to reach 110 points.
Key highlights of the relay system:
- The first match is played to 11 points (change ends at 6).
- The second match begins with the score from the first, but the losing side starts with at least 5 points.
- Each subsequent match is played to the next 11 points, with the trailing side starting with their actual score or a multiple of 5 (whichever is higher) - a minimum of 5 for the first match, 10 for the second match, 15 for the third match and so on)
- The 10th match finishes when one player/pair reaches 110 points to win the tie.
This dynamic format makes for a fast-paced, strategic competition, with no player allowed to compete in more than 4 matches, keeping things fresh and intense.
Pre-Match Draw Procedure and Match Order Explained
Before each team tie at the World Junior Mixed Team Championships, a draw will be conducted between the team managers. This draw will determine the order of the matches to be played. Here’s how the process works:
- The first five matches in the tie must cover one of each discipline: Men's Singles (MS), Women's Singles (WS), Men's Doubles (MD), Women's Doubles (WD), and Mixed Doubles (XD).
- The winner of the draw gets to select the first and third matches.
- The opposing team selects the second and fourth matches.
- The remaining match that hasn't been chosen will be played as the fifth match.
Once the first five matches are decided, the remaining matches (from six to 10) will follow the same order as the initial five matches, creating a consistent flow and balance in the competition.
This system ensures a strategic approach to the match order and adds an extra layer of excitement as the teams compete in different events throughout the tie! Stay tuned to see how the draw plays out and what tactics each team employs!
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Read a more detailed explanation of the new scoring system on the official BWF website (here)
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