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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Ahn Se-young & Korea’s Asian Team Badminton Bid | Seo Seung-jae Injury Update

[뉴델리=AP/뉴시스] Ahn Se-young (1st place) is cheering after defeating Wang Zhiyi (2nd place, China) in the women’s singles final of the 2026 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Super 750 India Open held in New Delhi, India on the 18th (local time). Seyoung Ahn won 2-0 (21-13 21-11) and achieved her second consecutive victory in … Read more

Nadal: Alcaraz Support & Djokovic Respect – Australian Open Final

Mentality monster vs. street fighter: Alcaraz and Djokovic in the final Which: Eurosport “Novak and I have an amazing history together, having fought for the most important titles over the years, and I wish him all the best,” said Nadal: “But if I have to support someone, it’s probably Carlos.” The two Spaniards Nadal and … Read more

Abbas Tajudeen in Zaria: Today’s Highlights

Today in Zaria, I had the pleasure of attending the grand finale of the North West Badminton Championship – and what an inspiring display of skill, discipline, and sportsmanship it was. I warmly congratulated the outstanding winners and was honoured to present awards to deserving athletes whose dedication continues to elevate the sport in our … Read more

Puylaurens Tennis: 3 Tarn Champions Crowned

Tarn Tennis Seniors Crowned: A Local Club’s Remarkable Championship run The recent Tarn individual seniors championship, a prestigious tournament spanning three months from November 2025 to january 19, 2026, showcased the enduring passion for tennis across various age groups. Held across multiple tennis clubs in the Tarn region, the competition featured dedicated athletes in men’s … Read more

Ahn Se-young: Badminton Star Aims for Asian Conquest

Korean Badminton’s “Empress” ahn Se-young Leads Charge for Historic Asian Title Qingdao,China – The roar of the crowd might be in Mandarin,but the ambition echoing from the Korean women’s badminton team is universally understood: a historic Asian championship title. This isn’t just another tournament; it’s a statement. Forget the “1.5 Army” of past campaigns; this … Read more

Jin Wei Reaches Thailand Masters Final – Birthday Win!

Goh Jin Wei defeated compatriot Wong Ling Ching in three games in the women’s singles semi-final at the Thailand Masters today.  (EPA Images pic) PETALING JAYA: National women’s singles shuttler Goh Jin Wei, who turned 26 yesterday, made history by qualifying for the Thailand Masters final after defeating compatriot Wong Ling Ching this evening. This … Read more