Miss Universe: China’s Qi Jia will no longer be competing
us.hola.comMiss Universe is tomorrow night, and for the first time since 1975, it is taking place in El Salvador. The 72nd edition is already proving to be one for the books with the incredible National Costumes contest.
Contestants from 86 countries were set to compete. However, news came this week that Qi Jia, the representative of China, will no longer be competing.A post shared by Miss Universe China • 环球小姐中国粉絲 (@missuniversechinapageantorg)Many delegates arrived in El Salvador at the beginning of the month, since the competition is scheduled for November 15 to 18.
But Qi Jia, arrived late due to issues with her visa, therefore making her unable to compete.How to watch the 2023 Miss Universe competition?Miss Universe 2023: The most jaw-dropping dresses from the preliminary galaMiss Universe 1977, Janelle Commissiong, played a significant role in the evolution of the National Costume GalaAn Instagram account for Miss Universe China shared a statement this week describing what happened. “The Miss Universe competition areas will take place from November 15 to 18.
The organizing committee and the champion, Ms. Jia Qi, applied for visa procedures as soon as her coronation was announced and actively prepared for the world finals, however, due to the delay in issuance, she flew to El Salvador as soon as the visa was granted and she lost more than a week of activities, which made it impossible for her to compete in this year’s international event.”Thankfully it’s not over for Jia Qi.
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