Indian badminton player Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has taken it to twitter and urged fans to support every sport and foster a culture where every win is celebrated instead of being pitted against one another in his latest tweet. Satwiksairaj who is currently world number one alongside his men’s doubles partner Chirag Shetty had got trolled after his recent post where he told that the general public does not care about badminton and is busy with IPL and politics. Hitting back at the trolls, Satwiksairaj has given a detailed clarification. Watch the tweet here.

The tweet starts with “The last few days have brought a lot of attention to my recent comments regarding the lack of reception for our Thomas Cup bronze medal. While I am grateful for all the overwhelming support and encouragement, I want to clarify my intent because I see many people deviating from the original point,” Satwiksairaj wrote in a tweet shared on X. He continued that those words last week did not come from the place of wanting personal fame or taking credit away from others' achievements.

Satwiksairaj - India needs to build a sporting culture

“My message was simple: we need to foster a culture that encourages and celebrates every win, big or small. Whether it is a World Cup medal or a podium finish in a global championship like the Thomas Cup, these moments represent years of sacrifice and hard work. When such milestones are met with silence, it feels disheartening not just for us, but for the future generation of Indian athletes who are watching,” Satwiksairaj further added.

“We don’t want money or grand parades, we just want to know that our country is watching and that our efforts are seen. Let’s come together to support all sports with the same passion and “angle.” Next time, let it not be about who won more or less, but about celebrating everyone who wears the India jersey. Thank you for standing by me. Let’s keep praying for the (national flag),” he added in the final paragraph of his tweet. This response came after his previous statement triggered a storm on social media with many handles trolling Indian badminton stars for only winning bronze.