13th Jul 2016
Miss Teen USA Says Bye To Bikinis!
One of America’s highest-profile beauty pageants just traded bikinis for athleisure. The Miss Universe organization announced that the pageant is going swimsuit-free. The move comes after a new company bought the rights for the competition from former owner Donald Trump in September. Miss Teen USA’s shift is meant to “celebrate women’s strength, confidence and beauty” in different, more constructive ways.
“This decision reflects an important cultural shift we’re all celebrating that empowers women who lead active, purposeful lives and encourage those in their communities to do the same,” wrote the competition’s rep.”Our hope is that this decision will help all of Miss Teen USA’s fans recognize these young women for the strong, inspiring individuals they are.”
Activewear will replace swimwear, with organisers saying they want to focus on what the women’s bodies can do, not just what they look like. The 2016 Miss Teen USA pageant will be held in Las Vegas on July 30.
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