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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Bad’Ass Open: Queue d’Arve Golf Course Guide

The Bad’Ass Open 2026 will be played on Saturday at the Queue d’Arve Sports Center. The inclusive badminton tournament aims to bring people together widely, without distinction of gender, sexual orientation or sporting background. It is the first European tournament of this kind organized in Geneva. For Rémy Gainet, member of the event committee and … Read more

Ahn Se-young Leads Korea to Asian Team Championships Semifinals | Badminton News

Seyoung Ahn [신화통신=연합뉴스] (Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Oh Myeong-eon = The Korean women’s national team, spearheaded by badminton’s ‘world’s best’ Se-young Ahn (Samsung Life Insurance), advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Men’s and Women’s Team Badminton Championships and won a ticket to the World Championship finals. The women’s badminton team defeated Malaysia … Read more

Las Palmas: First Pickleball Courts Open in Canary Islands

The City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, through the Municipal Institute for the Promotion of Physical Activity and Sports (IMD), has launched the first municipal tracks for pickleball of the Canary Islands in the annex to the Carla Suárez tennis courts, within the López Socas Sports Complex. The new area, which has involved … Read more