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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Lannilis Badminton Tournament – Badalann Open 2024

The Badalann badminton association, in Lannilis, is offering its traditional Ufolep leisure tournament (French Union of Secular Works and Sports Education) open to all, this Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 8:30 a.m., in the Mezeozen room. 40 to 50 participants from clubs in North Finistère are expected. In the morning, the young people will play … Read more

Find Your Perfect Sport: 7-Week Challenge

January 20, 2026 at 07:00 Football Castricum – Would you like to become fitter, exercise more or discover which sport really suits you? Then the Sportmix for adults is a good way to become active (again). A versatile sports introductory program will start on Tuesday, February 10, in which adults (up to 65 years old) … Read more

Pearly-Thinaah & Sze Fei-Izzuddin: Indonesia Open Results

Pearly Tan-M Thinaah were made to struggle for 48 minutes before overcoming their American opponents who are ranked 34 rungs below them. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M Thinaah and men’s doubles duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have progressed to the second round of the Indonesia Masters badminton tournament. Also … Read more

2025 Badminton Awards Gala Honors Top Peruvian Athletes

Excellence was awarded! The Peruvian Badminton Sports Federation (FDPB), with the support of the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD), held the Badminton Peru 2025 Awards Gala at Sports Center 2 in Videna. The event’s purpose was to recognize outstanding athletes and para-athletes in the national ranking and for their achievements in international competitions. The table of … Read more

Australian Open: Gaston’s Emotional Exit After Sinner Loss

Heartbreak on the Court: Gaston’s Emotional Exit Leaves Sinner and Fans in Awe paris, France – In a moment that transcended the scoreboard, French tennis player Hugo Gaston was overcome with emotion during his match, a raw display of passion and disappointment that resonated deeply with fans and fellow athletes alike. the young Frenchman, visibly … Read more