James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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Fastest Sports Object: Shuttlecock Speed Facts

discovery Nicolas Reale Published on 01/22/2026 Badminton often surprises with its rapid pace. Although the shuttlecock appears light and fragile, it holds speed records that make tennis balls or racing cars look pale. Here’s how this feathery object defies the laws of physics. Records that exceed imagination The current world record is over five hundred … Read more

Badminton Derby: Divided Loyalties & Epic Clash

El derbi asturiano de bádminton que se disputa mañana en el Corredoria Arena (17.30 horas) será algo más que un simple enfrentamiento liguero entre Oviedo Bádminton y Astures. Sobre la pista se cruzarán antiguas compañeras que compartieron entrenamientos, viajes y vestuarios durante años, una circunstancia que hace que el partido se viva de una manera … Read more

Bad Women Tour Stage 3: Saint-Nazaire Agglo Results & Recap

Badminton. Hey girls! It’s in Saint-Nazaire. It’s a 100% friendly evening, and exclusively reserved for girls. The pairings and opponents change during each match. This allows all the registered women to be mixed. However, the objective remains the same, namely doubles matches between women, from juniors to veterans in good humor, sportsmanship and without objective … Read more

Pickleball Clinic De Hoekstee: Success Story

Many people from Hoekje walked into the sports hall of De Hoekstee on Friday afternoon to play a game of pickleball without obligation under the guidance of certified trainers Rick and Elly. Combination sport This sport – a combination of tennis, badminton, table tennis and squash – is suitable for almost all ages, from young … Read more

Badminton League: 83 Players Register!

Home page Local Verden district Stand: January 22, 2026, 11:30 a.m Von: Heiner Albrecht PressSplit In the hobby league, the pairs are drawn together in such a way that the games are as evenly balanced as possible – which always require the utmost concentration. © Albrecht The privately organized badminton hobby league in the Verden … Read more