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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Naju Visit Year: Win Up to ₩150,000 Lodging Incentive

Festivals and cultural performances held throughout the year from February to November ‘Naju 1 night, 2 gains’ poster [나주시 제공. 재판매 및 DB 금지] (Naju = Yonhap News) Reporter Jang Ah-reum = Naju City, Jeollanam-do declared 2026 as the ‘Year of Visiting Naju’ and significantly expanded incentives and year-round festivals and events. According to Naju … Read more

Oditenba Phom Badminton Trophy: Tournament Begins

Atu Imsong speaking during the Late A Oditenba Phom Memorial Badminton Trophy in Yachem, Longleng, on Tuesday. DIMAPUR — The first edition of the Late A Oditenba Phom Memorial Badminton Trophy began at the Indoor Badminton Hall, Yachem, Longleng, on Tuesday. Attending the inaugural session as special guest, Atu Imsong, project director, DRDA, Longleng, highlighted … Read more

Badminton Braunau: State Championship Highlights

The 2026 Badminton State Championship in Braunau – a sporting anniversary in a festive setting. BRAUNAU. Last weekend, Braunau not only celebrated high-class badminton sport, but also a special anniversary: 50 years of badminton in Braunau. For this occasion, the Braunau district sports hall was transformed into an impressive tournament arena, which did justice to … Read more

Ahn Se-young: China Tour & Asian Team Championships Update

(Reporter Kim Jeong-hyun, Xports News) The Korean badminton team, led by coach Park Joo-bong, including the world’s best women’s singles player Ahn Se-young (Samsung Life Insurance), is set to conquer Asia with an all-time lineup. China, a badminton powerhouse, welcomes Ahn Se-young’s return visit. China’s ‘Sohu.com’ reported on the 19th that Korea was the most … Read more

Anna Leigh Waters: Pickleball Prodigy Profile

Anna Leigh Waters during a Pickleball competition, Texas, November 2025. CARVANA PPA TOUR/SHUTTERSTOCK/SIPA / CARVANA PPA TOUR//SIPA Sponsored by “La Virgule” Anna Leigh Waters breaks records for precocity. A professional player at the age of 12, the American, world number 1 in pickleball, has just become, at barely 18 years old, the first champion of … Read more