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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Miyazaki & Son: Rising Stars | Korea & Japan Football

▲ Tomoka Miyazaki SNS [스포티비뉴스=박대현 기자] Japanese women’s badminton rookie Tomoka Miyazaki (19) is boasting ‘post-Asian level’ popularity. While compliments such as “Even the acne is cute” are flowing in various languages, the interest of Korean fans is also skyrocketing after posting a photo imitating Son Heung-min’s ‘Snap Ceremony’ on his social media. Japan’s ‘Junichi … Read more

Badminton: Jin Wei Final Loss & Future Hopefuls

PETALING JAYA: Sheer exhaustion curtailed women’s singles shuttler Goh Jin Wei’s hopes of capturing her first Open title in the Thailand Masters. Jin Wei was forced to throw in the towel while trailing 8-21, 3-6 against India’s Devika Sihag at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok yesterday. The 26-year-old’s coach Nova Armada said that his charge just … Read more

Jeonnam: Popular Winter Sports Training Destination | Daehan News Agency

▲ Winter training camp – volleyball (provided by Gangjin-gun) Photo = provided by Jeollanam-do [대한뉴스통신/장병기 기자] Jeollanam-do, with its mild climate, excellent sports infrastructure, and systematic support from local governments, is attracting attention as the center of national winter training as athletes from all over the country continue to visit every winter. According to Jeonnam … Read more

Hebad Wins Belgian Mixed Doubles Title

Hebad Belgian mixed doubles champion At the Belgian badminton championships in Kortrijk Jonah Quintens and Lieke van Parys (photo Badminton Flanders) de title achieved in mixed doubles. It was the only title for Hebad, which otherwise managed to secure several semi-final and final places. Hebad had traveled to Kortrijk with an extensive delegation, a favorable … Read more

Fiji Rugby: Experience Seekers

BADMINTON Fiji’s team is preparing to compete at the VICTOR Oceania Individual Championships from February 8-12, 2026, at the North Harbour Badminton Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. The team, consisting of 12 athletes, eight men and four women, will gain valuable experience as many players make their international debut. “This tournament will be a great … Read more

Alcaraz & Sinner: Grand Slam Dominance Ranked

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