Miss International 2021 moved to 2022

By CNN Philippines Staff

Published Aug 31, 2021 7:46:22 PM

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 31) — The Miss International 2021 pageant has again been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers announced on Tuesday.

Akemi Shimomura, chairperson of the International Cultural Association, said the 60th edition of the international pageant will be moved to next year.

"Taking into consideration the health and safety issues, as well as the ongoing global impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have come to a conclusion to cancel this year's Miss International 2021 pageant, which was originally scheduled to be held this fall," she said in a statement.

"We would like to express our deepest regret especially to the participants from all over the world, and to all those who have been supporting our event every year. We humbly ask for your understanding in light of this unusual circumstance which is beyond our control," Shimomura added.

The pageant was supposed to be held in Japan later this year with Hannah Arnold as the Philippines' representative. Last year's edition was also postponed due to the coronavirus crisis.

Sireethorn Leearamwat of Thailand is the current Miss International titleholder.

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