Manu Bhaker to Swapnil Kusale, Indian athletes join WhatsApp channels and Threads for closer fan connections

Connect more closely with your favorite athletes as they join the WhatsApp Channels and Threads app, bringing you closer to their latest updates and exclusive content.

From breaking records to winning medals, Indian athletes are making the country proud globally. Our champion athletes, Aman Sehrawat, Manu Bhaker, Nishad Kumar, Sumit Antil and Swapnil Kusale have started WhatsApp Channels and most are now on Threads too. Taking their engagement with their fans a notch higher, these athletes will share exclusive content, behind-the-scenes, and training regimes through these new mediums. 

WhatsApp Channels and Threads, like Instagram and Facebook, are platforms for creators and public figures to build strong fan connections. Considering the fandom for the recently concluded Games, including the Paralympic Games which has seen athletes achieve newer heights, fans look forward to greater connection with the athletes. Manu Bhaker, Ace Shooter and Double Olympic Medalist said, “The love and support that I’ve received from my fans is truly heartwarming. I want to bring this community closer and give them a glimpse into my journey. It's an amazing opportunity for me to do this now with my WhatsApp Channel. I look forward to engaging more deeply with those who have been and want to be a part of my journey”

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Paras Sharma, Director, Global Partnerships, Meta, India, said, “We’re happy that our platforms are home to champion Indian athletes where they can have 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.”

Globally, we’ve seen international sports figures using Threads to engage with their fans such as Katie Ledecky, Tatyana Mc Fadden, Markus Rehm, Francis Ngannou, Oksana Masters and Ronaldinho Gaúcho.

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