BWF Super Series Revamp

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http://sports.qq.com/a/20120623/000433.htm

According to Paisan, these are the changes being considered now:

(1) the Super Series cycle will be increased from 3 years to 4 years, starting from 2014.
(2) Prize money will be increased.
(3) Some GPG events will be promoted to SS status. Criteria includes prize money, presentation format, economy of the host nations, and the number of spectators and players.
(4) Higher penalty (including deductions of WR points) for top players if they don't show up.

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Ssp
2014-2015-2016-2017 usd$450,000 - usd$500,000 - usd$550,000 - usd$600,000
ss
2014-2015-2016-2017 usd$250,000 - usd$275,000 - usd$300,000 - usd$325,000