Don't need to prove it to anybody: Satwik-Chirag just want Badminton to flourish

Key points

• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty demanded recognition for Indian badminton, and when critics challenged them to deliver results, the star men's doubles pair responded in the best way possible, by winning the Singapore Open title.
• Fresh off their first BWF World Tour crown in two years, the duo insisted they have nothing left to prove and only want people to celebrate and support sport.
• The Singapore Open triumph came weeks after Satwik's emotional remarks about the lack of recognition and support for badminton players despite their achievements on the global stage.
• "I think some of our statements were blown out of proportion, but having said that, I think what we had said was to celebrate sports in any way possible.
• I think winning and losing, we don't need to prove anybody a point.