After Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe, Miss World 2021 canceled due to COVID-19 concerns – Times of India

The world’s oldest beauty pageant, Miss World, was to host its global broadcast finale in Puerto Rico this week, but the Miss World organization temporarily postponed it due to the health and safety interests of contestants, staff, crew and the general public. Is done. India’s Manasa Varanasi was to represent India at the Miss World 2021 pageant.

In its official press release, the Miss World Organization stated that the finale would be rescheduled within the next 90 days at the Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot.

Broadcast globally at the Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot by the organizers of the event, following a meeting with the virologists and medical experts hired to oversee the Miss World 2021 event and in discussions with the Puerto Rico Department of Health It has been decided to postpone the closing. Will be held within the next 90 days,” the press release reads.

“Till yesterday, additional security measures were put in place in the best interest of the contestants, production team and audience, understanding the incident increased risk on stage and in the dressing room. However, additional positive cases were confirmed this morning after consultations. According to health officials and experts, the decision of postponement was taken,” the release said.

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The internet is full of news that 17 competitors from around the world stationed in Puerto Rico have tested positive for COVID-19 and the highly anticipated event has been postponed.

According to the Manila Post, “hours before the finals of the 70th Miss World beauty pageant in Puerto Rico on Thursday (Friday Manila time), organizers suspended the show temporarily after 17 candidates and staff members tested positive for COVID-19. cancelled.”

Full statement of Miss India Organization:

“The next step according to medical experts is immediate quarantine, pending observation and further testing as per best practices in situations like this.

Once and only when competitors and staff are cleared by health officials and consultants, will the contestants and concerned staff return to their home countries.

“We look forward to the return of our contestants (who we know and love) to compete for the Miss World crown,” said Julia Morley, CEO of Miss World Limited. Puerto Rico provides a safe environment and a great backdrop for the filming of the Miss World festival!”

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Femina Miss India World 2021 Manasa Varanasi was born in Hyderabad and worked as a financial information exchange analyst before winning the coveted Miss India crown. Recently, the beautiful lady along with five others won the Beauty with a Purpose (BWAP) round while the Miss World 2021 pageant was underway. Here’s hoping everything goes back to normal and Manasa gets a chance to get back the Miss World crown this year.

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