Red Panda, a well-known Chinese American acrobat, was injured on the night of July 1, 2025, at the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final in Minneapolis. The performer, also known as Rong Niu, fell while doing her famous bowl-flipping act on an eight-foot unicycle. She landed hard on the court and held her left wrist. Doctors later confirmed it was fractured. Staff quickly helped her off the court using a wheelchair, and she was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Her agent explained that the fall happened because of a problem with the equipment during travel. She stayed in the hospital for 11 hours, with two Lynx staff members giving support. The incident occurred during the match between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx. The Fever won the game.

Red Panda’s performances are appreciated for their skill and cultural meaning. She often appears at large basketball events such as the NBA Finals. The injury has led to more talk about safety rules and equipment reliability. Many fans expressed concern and sent supportive messages. Basketball player Caitlin Clark also shared her thoughts online. Red Panda is expected to go through treatment and rest. Her agent said she remains positive and hopes to return to performing next season.