India Strikes Pak Athletes, How Will It Impact Them Financially? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
In the aftermath of the brutal Pahalgam attack, India has launched a unique but harsh form of retaliation — a social strike targeting Pakistan’s sporting icons. India suspended the accounts of top Pakistani athletes like Arshad Nadeem, Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf. This is more than just a symbolic move. The financial consequences are severe, with lost brand endorsements and reduced digital earnings the move is likely to hurt individual incomes and Pakistan’s fragile economy. Featuring global comparisons and insights into how athletes make millions through social media, Rupha Ramani uncovers how India’s digital offensive move is striking Pakistan where it hurts the most.
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