(CNN Philippines, June 13) — The organization, which owns the Miss International Beauty Pageant, announced on Friday that the 2020 edition of the contest has been canceled in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“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 2020 pageant, which was originally scheduled to be held this fall,” Akemi Shimomura, International Cultural Association chairperson, said in a statement.
Shimomura also expressed her regret to the participants from more than 65 countries and regions and the avid followers of the competition as she asked for their understanding.
“We sincerely hope for your continued support and cooperation,” she said.
“Rest assured that through our slogan “Cheer All Women” we are still committed on pursuing our goal of supporting all women, and continuing with the legacy of this beauty pageant, which is to promote “friendship and goodwill with other countries in the world” and the “realization of world peace through international exchange,” she added.
Shimomura said the details of the next edition, dubbed as 60th Miss International Beauty Pageant, will be announced in due time.
Sireethorn Leearamwat of Thailand is the current Miss International titleholder.
