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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DM26: Double Champion Predictions & Results

The first medal decisions were made on the third day of the German Badminton Championships in Cloppenburg (Lower Saxony). The biggest surprise came in the men’s doubles. In the quarterfinals, 1st seed Bjarne Geiss (Wittorf) and Jones Jansen (Wipperfeld) lost to Jonathan Dresp (Wittorf) and Simon Krax (Dortelweil) in close three sets (21-14, 14-21, 17-21). … Read more

Abdullah Aït-Bella: Badminton’s Rising Star | From Football to Gold

Article premium, Reserved for subscribers Disabled in his right arm since his birth, Abdullah Aït-Bella presents himself at Ponts-de-Cé from this Friday, January 23, with the sign on his back. Licensed to Cholet for five seasons now, this stage local wants to have a successful start to the year by adorning himself with gold, before … Read more

Andalusian Universities Host Spanish University Championships

MADRID, 31 (SERVIMEDIA) The Higher Sports Council (CSD) has designated the public universities of Andalusia as the venue for the 2026 Spanish University Championships, in which the University of Granada (UGR) will play a leading role. According to this university institution, it will be the first time that a single autonomous community hosts all the … Read more

Mumbai Open WTA 125: Main Draw Revealed | मुंबई ओपन डब्ल्यूटीए 125: मुख्य ड्रॉ घोषित

Indian wild card winners Srivalli Bhamidipati, Maya Rajeswaran Revathi and Vaishnavi Adkar, along with Indian doubles player Rutuja Bhosale were present at the main draw ceremony. MSLTA Secretary Sundar Iyer, Joint Secretary Nikhil Sampat and India’s Billie Jean King Cup coach Radhika Tulpule were also present on the occasion. When the main draw matches begin … Read more

Ahn Se-young: China Uses Birthday for Badminton Promotion

▲ ⓒAhn Se-young SNS [스포티비뉴스=장하준 기자] An unusual scene occurred in China. Ahn Se-young, who reigns as a world-class athlete, is attracting attention by being used as the ‘face’ of the Chinese competition. It is even more eye-catching because it is a promotional method that puts Korean players at the forefront instead of domestic players. … Read more

Zverev’s Outburst: Justified Anger?

Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev have starred in one of the two semifinals of the Australian Open 2026. In a totally epic match that ended with victory for the Spanish player, for 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4) y 7-5the controversy also wanted to be the protagonist after Carlitos suffered cramps during the third set. At that … Read more

PVC Sports Flooring: Choosing the Right Option | Laikeman Vinyl

PVC sports flooring has become one of the most widely used solutions for modern indoor sports facilities, particularly for sports such as badminton and pickleball. Thanks to their easy installation, stable playability and reliable longevity, PVC sports floors are now often used in fitness studios, training centers and multi-purpose sports halls. However, choosing the right … Read more