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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Sønderborg: Danish Champions Crowned Today!

VICTOR DM 2026 has shown Danish badminton at its best. Big surprises, young breakthroughs and splendid performances from the established profiles have spoiled the many in attendance all week in Sydjysk Sparekasse Skansen. On Saturday, it all culminates with four finals. The men’s singles final, however, has a different outcome than expected. Rasmus Gemke had … Read more

Para-Badminton Worlds: Bahrain 2024 – Olgiati Eyes Title Defense

The Para-Badminton World Championships will take place in Bahrain from Sunday. For the Swiss team it is important to keep up the European Championship momentum. Click to open the share function. Split Legend: Leads the Swiss delegation Ilaria Olgiati. Archiv/Swiss Paralympic The Swiss team came up trumps at the last international comparison. The World Cup … Read more

Ahn Se-young: Korea’s Badminton Team Eyes Historic Asian Championship Win

Face off with China in the finals… The men’s national team suffered a painful upset loss to China in the semifinals. Seyoung Ahn [AP=연합뉴스] (Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Oh Myeong-eon = Even with ‘the world’s strongest’ Ahn Se-young (Samsung Life Insurance) taking a break, the Korean women’s national team advanced to the finals of … Read more

Ahn Se-young Out: Asian Team Championship Semifinal Canceled – Official Update

(Xports News Reporter Kim Hyun-ki) ‘Empress’ Ahn Se-young was left off the list again. While Korean women’s badminton is cruising at the 6th Asian Men’s and Women’s Team Badminton Championships being held in Qingdao, China, ace Ahn Se-young, world number one in women’s singles, will miss the semifinals. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced in … Read more

Germany vs Peru: Davis Cup Tennis Result

With a curious point in doubles, Germany’s tennis players mastered the first compulsory task early on their way to their first Davis Cup triumph in 33 years. Outsiders Peru were in Düsseldorf a good two months after the disappointing semi-final exit, not a serious test for the experienced DTB selection, which could easily cope with … Read more