"Months after suffering a scary fall during a WNBA Commissioner's Cup game, Rong Niu -- better known as the unicycle performer Red Panda -- has a message for her supporters and fans: She's coming back. Niu suffered a serious wrist injury after she fell off her 7-foot unicycle while doing her patented act of tossing bowls onto her head while balancing on her bike at halftime of an Indiana Fever-Minnesota Lynx game in July. The injury required a lengthy surgical procedure and sidelined her for the rest of the WNBA season."
"It was a very serious injury and she did require surgery. She appreciated all the sincere follow-up. It was amazing and very touching. She really appreciates all of the support. She is recovering well and is practicing. She is looking forward to performing this season."
Rong Niu, known as Red Panda, suffered a serious wrist injury after falling off a 7-foot unicycle while tossing bowls onto her head during a WNBA Commissioner's Cup halftime performance in July. The injury required lengthy surgery and sidelined her for the remainder of the WNBA season. Her agency reports she is recovering well, practicing, and preparing to return. Her agent, Pat Figley, thanked supporters for their outreach and said she appreciated the support. Niu expects to resume halftime performances during the 2025-26 men's and women's college basketball and NBA seasons, though no specific return date has been set.
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