Badminton player Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has shared a touching video of his father unboxing his Guinness World Record certificate. The 23-year-old athlete holds the record for the fastest hit by a male badminton player, achieving a speed of 565 km/h with a smash. The record was set on April 14 and confirmed by Guinness World Records judges.
Rankireddy took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share the video. In the 54-second clip, his father can be seen eagerly opening the package. With careful precision, he uses scissors to unwrap the parcel, revealing the prestigious Guinness certificate. The pride on his face is evident as he poses with the award. Later, Rankireddy himself joins his father for a couple of photos.
In the caption of his post, Rankireddy wrote, “As my shuttle soared at 565 kmph, I realized the true speed of a father’s pride – an unbreakable record in my heart.” The post has garnered over 82,000 views and 10,000 likes since it was shared.
The International Olympic Committee’s Indian account for the Olympic Games responded to the post, congratulating Rankireddy on his Guinness World Record achievement and praising his father’s love. The official account of the Olympic Games also commented, saying, “Congratulations! That smile has us smiling too.”
Users flooded the comment section with words of support and admiration. One user expressed, “You deserve this and more, Satwik.” Another commented, “This is such a heartwarming video. You can see the pride in their eyes. May you achieve even more success.”
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy’s remarkable achievement and the emotional video have captured the attention and admiration of many, showcasing the bond between a father and son and the pride that comes with such a prestigious record.
