Hawk-Eye Replay System Makes Badminton Debut At India Open Super Series

The Hawk-Eye replay system "has made its badminton debut at the India Open Super Series," according to IANS. After testing various instant-review technologies, the Badminton World Federation "has contracted Hawk-Eye Innovations to provide instant-reviews for major events." This includes Hawk-Eye’s "popular graphics implementation which pinpoints the exact spot where a shuttle lands." Hawk-Eye’s system "will gradually be integrated with the in-venue video boards and live worldwide broadcast feed, allowing fans to see instant reviews and decisions on challenges." BWF Secretary General Thomas Lund said, “Since we introduced instant reviews in last year’s Super Series Finals, many people have been asking when we would take the next step -- add the graphics which they are accustomed to seeing in tennis and other sports. Now, with Hawk-Eye on board, we are ready to progress to that stage” (IANS, 4/3).