World No. 1 Badminton Player Posts Photo to Inspire Ratchanok
World No. 1 men's singles badminton player Kulwuthi Wititsarn, known as Viv, posted a childhood photo of himself watching senior star Ratchanok Intanon compete at the 2012 Olympics, accompanied by an encouraging message. He did so after Ratchanok expressed disappointment over criticism from a minority of Thai badminton fans, noting that foreigners seemed more proud of her achievements. The post drew widespread support, with fans agreeing that Ratchanok continues to inspire younger players.
World No. 1 men's singles badminton player Kulwuthi Wititsarn, nicknamed Viv, posted a supportive message for senior player Ratchanok Intanon after she complained about criticism from a small group of Thai badminton fans. Earlier, the world No. 5 shuttler had said that foreigners seemed to be prouder of her than people in her own country, prompting an outpouring of encouragement from fans. Most recently, Viv uploaded a childhood picture of himself watching Ratchanok compete at the 2012 London Olympics, accompanied by the words, 'I watched you, I had a dream, and you are my inspiration.' The post garnered numerous comments, with many fans agreeing that Ratchanok remains a source of inspiration for the next generation of badminton players.
