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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Nazareno: Boosting Women’s Sports & New Disciplines | Temponews

Beyond the Big Leagues: How Grassroots Sports Are Championing Fair Play and Inclusivity In the frequently enough-intense world of professional sports, where the spotlight shines brightest on marquee events and star athletes, a quiet revolution is brewing at the grassroots level. Organizations are increasingly prioritizing core values like fair play and self-refereeing, ensuring that every … Read more

BWF Para Badminton: Oceania Players Shine on Day 1

The BAHRAIN BWF Para Badminton World Championships is filled with firsts for our Oceania contingent. For many players, it’s their first time playing on the world stage, and for one in particular, it marks a momentous occasion for Para Badminton in the Pacific. Jacklynda Molidu is one of one. The first player from the Pacific … Read more

Badminton Bundesliga: Defeat & Positives

Community Thorsten Jansen from Mülheim an der Ruhr February 8, 2026, 10:43 p.m As expected, there wasn’t much to gain for 1. BV Mülheim from 1. BC Wipperfeld on the 9th matchday of the 1st Badminton Bundesliga, but there was more than expected. Constanze Winnefeld was missing, as was top player Danylo Bosniuk, so Annika … Read more

French Badminton Championships 2024: Lanier, Pancasari & Alsatian Successes

The French badminton championships ended this Sunday in Caen, where several Alsatian badists, or badists playing in Alsatian clubs, won gold or silver. ▶Men’s singles. After being quick against Toma Junior Popov (world n°17, BC Fos), eliminated in 35 minutes on Saturday in the semi-final, Alex Lanier (n°8) brought down Christo Popov (n°7, BC Fos), … Read more

Rohrwang MTB: New Riding Hotspot by SSV

Home page Eastern Alb Aalen City of Aalen Stand: February 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m Von: Ulrike Wilpert PressSplit Alexander Fritz (r.), head of the mountain bike department of SSV Aalen, which was founded three years ago, explains the planned dirt park in Rohrwang with his deputy Markus Riedel. © Wilpert, Ulrike Farewell to tennis, departure … Read more

Badminton Crotone: Night Training & Institutional Support Request

The Crotone Badminton Group asks for gyms and support: «Enormous passion, but without structures you can’t grow» Badminton in Crotone resists, grows and asks for space. A group of enthusiasts and practitioners of the discipline have decided to break the silence and make an appeal to the sporting and civil institutions of the area, describing … Read more

Mitterrand Space: Capacity Expansion Plans

This expansion was for a long time – a very long time – all about wishful thinking, expressed season after season by Basket Landes. A sea serpent that has become even bigger this year, while the club reaches the European summits by hard-won obtaining its ticket to participate in the most beautiful of continental competitions: … Read more