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- Beloved Halftime Performer Red Panda Taken to Hospital After Falling Off Unicycle at WNBA Game</p>
<p>Anna Lazarus CaplanJuly 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM</p>
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<p>Red Panda</p>
<p>Red Panda took a spill</p>
<p>The iconic halftime performer fell off her unicycle during her act on Tuesday night at the Commissioner's Cup game</p>
<p>WNBA players, including Caitlin Clark, took time to send the performer their well-wishes.</p>
<p>Iconic halftime act Red Panda fell off her unicycle during a performance on Tuesday night at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup game.</p>
<p>The performer, whose real name is Rong Niu, left the court in a wheelchair and was taken to the hospital for evaluation, league officials told ESPN.</p>
<p>In a video of the moment, Niu was balancing on her bike when she pitched forward slightly and lost her balance. She tumbled to the hardcourt and then grabbed her wrist.</p>
<p>An update on her condition was not immediately available on Wednesday morning.</p>
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<p>Known for a mesmerizing unicycle routine that involves balancing bowls and flipping them onto her head, Niu has captivated audiences at college, NBA and WNBA games for years. She previously performed during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City last month.</p>
<p>Born into a family of acrobats, Niu has been honing her craft since the age of 7, according to Sports Illustrated.</p>
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<p>Red Panda</p>
<p>In 2018, the performer made headlines after her custom-built unicycle was stolen at the San Francisco International Airport baggage claim, ESPN reported at the time. The Golden State Warriors later paid to replace her bike.</p>
<p>On Tuesday, as word spread about her scary fall, members of the Indiana Fever took time to acknowledge her as they celebrated their win over the Minnesota Lynx.</p>
<p>In an Instagram live video, Fever phenom Caitlin Clark — who sat out her third consecutive game with a groin injury — gave her a shout-out.</p>
<p>"Red Panda, we love you!" the WNBA All-Star said.</p>
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