What happened to Red Panda during the WNBA Commissioner's Cup halftime show? Halftime legend exits in wheelchair

Rong "Krystal" Niu, famously known by her stage name Red Panda, suffered a fall at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup halftime show. The WNBA Commissioner's Cup final was being hosted at Target Center in Minnesota on July 1, where the acrobat performed.

Red Panda is well known for her amazing unicycle acts, where she balances bowls on her head. During the performance, she was riding her 7-foot-tall unicycle when she suddenly lost balance and fell. The crowd was left shocked and worried as she fell in the middle of her act. After the fall, she was seen holding her wrist and seemed to be struggling.

She was quickly addressed by the medical staff at the event, who helped her walk. However, after taking a few steps, she suddenly lost her balance due to the injury and was taken in a wheelchair.

The crowd shows support for Red Panda after she falls during her performance

While Red Panda couldn't complete her performance after the fall, the crowd at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup halftime show was supportive of her and cheered for her after the medical staff attended to her and as she tried to walk off the stage. She also waved to the audience after seeing their support.

According to the New York Times, she left the venue in an ambulance after exiting with the help of a wheelchair. However, complete details about her injury, the extent of the damage, and her current condition have not been officially shared as of now.

Fans are also showing love and support for the performer, hoping for her quick recovery.

Panda has been a fan favorite of many and is known for her performances in the NBA and WNBA. The acrobat appeared to be conscious after the fall, which offered some comfort to fans worried about her condition.

However, this is not the first time Red Panda has had a fall during a performance. According to Fox News, she reportedly fell off her unicycle during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Back in 2013, she also took a serious fall and reportedly broke her wrist while performing.

Despite these setbacks, the performer has always made a strong comeback and returned to the stage. Fans are now waiting for an official update on her condition and are hoping to see her back soon.

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