From Manu Bhaker to Swapnil Kusale, Indian athletes flock to WhatsApp channels and Threads

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.”

Manu Bhaker, an ace shooter and double Olympic medallist, said, “The love and support that I’ve received from my fans is truly heart-warming. 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.”

To see the athlete’s WhatsApp channels and Threads accounts click:

• WhatsApp Channels: Aman Sehrawat, Manu Bhaker, Nishad Kumar, Sumit Antil and Swapnil Kusale.
• Threads: Aman Sehrawat, Nishad Kumar, Sumit Antil and Swapnil Kusale.