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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Gaspard Delabrosse: Kemperle Badminton Captain at French Championships

The French elite badminton championship awaits Gaspard Delabrosse on the weekend of February 7 and 8, 2026, in Caen. The captain of the Badminton club Kemperle (BCK) is involved in the men’s doubles. With his teammate Martin Bellot, from the Saint-Jacques de la Lande club, Gaspard Delabrosse will experience his first elite French badminton championship. … Read more

Ahn Se-young & Korea’s Asian Team Championship Win | Badminton News

(Reporter Kim Hyun-gi, Xports News) You cannot use a cow-killing knife to kill chickens. The Korean women’s badminton team has taken the first step toward winning its first-ever Asian team championship. Women’s singles ace Ahn Se-young and women’s doubles stars Lee So-hee and Baek Hana completely defeated Singapore. The women’s national team defeated Singapore 5-0 … Read more

Badminton Doubles – £15 – Tues Feb 3, 2026 – Intermediate+

PAYMENT REQUIRED BY BANK TRANSFER AT TIME OF BOOKING. Your place is not guaranteed until payment is received.Easy transport links via Wood Green tube station/Alexandra Palace overground station/W3 bus route.We have the possibility to grow the session to 4 courts depending on popularity. Join us for friendly, competitive badminton with like-minded enthusiasts. Players do not … Read more

Indre Climbers Conquer French Peaks | Adventure Story

Quarter-finalist at the Olympic Games for the deaf and hard of hearing (Deaflympics) in November 2025 in Japan, but also double European champion in April 2025 in the Czech Republic, Xavier-Guillaume Valledor honored his status during the French para-badminton championships which took place in Ponts-de-Cé (Maine-et-Loire) from January 23 to 25, 2026. In his category … Read more

Astures & Oviedo C Lead Second Territorial – Round 1 Results

Having completed the first round of the National League of Second Territorial Clubs, Bodega Anchón Astures and Oviedo C close the start of the competition with full victories, placing themselves as provisional co-leaders after the four rounds in Castropol. In the middle zone of the classification are Bádminton Club Coruña-Oleiros, Athlos C and Athlos B, … Read more

Happy Wonju: February 2026 News & Events

Wonju City Gears Up for 2026: Lifelong Learning Center Opens Doors for hobbyists and Tech Enthusiasts ArchySports Staff get ready, wonju! The city’s Lifelong Education Center is rolling out the welcome mat for its first half of 2026 regular classes, and it’s a fantastic opportunity for residents to sharpen their skills or dive into new … Read more