The WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx took a tragic turn on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, when the halftime performer sustained injuries following an accident. Popular unicyclist Rong Niu, better known as Red Panda, fell forward off of her 8-foot unicycle during the game's intermission and left the court in a wheelchair.
It is unclear what caused the fall, and her condition is unknown at this time, but she appeared to be holding her left wrist. Personnel rushed onto the court to help her up following the accident.
Pro basketball phenom Caitlin Clark took her first opportunity to send love to the acrobat in a live video on Indiana Fever teammate Syd Colson's Instagram Live, sticking her head into the frame to say "We love you Red Panda!" before alerting the other players that the performer "got hurt at halftime." The team went on to win the game 74-59 against the Minnesota Lynx.
Caitlin Clark jumps into Syd Colson’s IG live to send recovery wishes to Red Panda, who fell off her unicycle during her halftime performance. Caitlin: Red Panda, if you’re watching, we love you. ?Syd: I don’t think Red Panda’s watching my shit. ? t.co/yp2AxEWzy0 pic.twitter.com/xzbttc5pvq
— Myles (@MylesEhrlich) July 2, 2025Red Panda is famous for her routine, which includes riding her custom unicycle while flipping bowls onto a stack on her head with her feet. She has been a performing acrobat for decades, and this appears to be her first fall during a performance.
A halftime legend, fans were devastated to see her get hurt. "PROTECT RED PANDA AT ALL COSTS. SHE IS AN AMERICAN TREASURE," wrote one fan, while another added, "Life has not been the same since I heard that Red Panda fell." A third said, "Hoping Red Panda is okay ? truly a halftime legend."
Tatum, Hali, and now Red Panda These injuries are getting out of control pic.twitter.com/B0mMwK2k9z
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) July 2, 2025Fans and players alike are hoping for a speedy recovery for the performer.
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