April 8 (Reuters) - The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has approved the use of synthetic feather shuttlecocks at selected grade three and junior international tournaments, as part of its long‑term strategy to assess their potential use at the elite level.
The decision comes amid reports of the rising cost of shuttlecocks made from duck or goose feathers, driven by shortages of raw materials and the sport’s growing global popularity.
