Manu Bhaker to Use Swapnil Kusale, Indian Athletes WhatsApp Channels and Threads

From breaking records to winning medals, Indian athletes are making the country proud across the globe. Our champion athletes, Aman Sehrawat, Manu Bhaker, Nishad Kumar, Sumit Antil and Swapnil Kusale have started their WhatsApp channels and most of them are now on Wires also. These athletes are taking their engagement with their fans to the next level, sharing exclusive content, behind-the-scenes and training regimes through these new media.

WhatsApp channels and threads, like Instagram and Facebook, are platforms for creators and public figures to build strong fan connections. Given the fandom for the recently concluded Games, including the Paralympic Games, where Indian athletes have reached new heights, fans are looking forward to a greater connection with the athletes.

“The love and support I have received from my fans is truly heartwarming. I want to bring this community closer and give them a glimpse into my journey. It’s a great opportunity for me to do this now with my WhatsApp channel. I look forward to connecting more deeply with those who have been a part of my journey and want to do so” – Manu Bhaker, top scorer and two-time Olympic medalist

“We are happy that our platforms are home to Indian athletes who can engage in passionate discussions and share real-time updates with their fans. We believe in empowering athletes and creators to express themselves authentically and in turn create a strong sense of community with their followers.” – Paras Sharma, Director, Global Partnerships, Meta, India

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Globally, we’ve seen international sports figures use Threads to connect with their fans, such as Katie Ledecky, Tatjana McFadden, Markus Rehm, Francis Ngannou, Oksana Masters And Ronaldinho Gaucho.