Harnaaz Sandhu of India has been crowned Miss Universe 2021.

Harnaaz Sandhu of India has been crowned Miss Universe 2021.

On Sunday, India’s Harnaaz Sandhu was chosen Miss Universe 2021. Bringing an end to a contentious contest held in southern Israel this year.

Sandhu exhorted young people to “remember that you are unique and that is what makes you beautiful. Stop comparing yourself to others.” During a speech on stage during the pageant.

“I believed in myself, and that’s why I’m standing here today.” She concluded, to thunderous applause.

The pageant was held in Eilat, a tourist city in Israel, and featured 80 ladies from all over the world competing for the title. The competition came to a close on Sunday night, with eliminations whittling down the number of finalists until only two remained.

The first and second runners-up. Respectively, were Paraguay’s Nadia Ferreira and South Africa’s Lalela Mswane.

“I hear you do some really amazing animal impersonations. Let’s hear your best one.” Steve Harvey, the competition’s host, said to Sandhu at one point during the night.

“I can’t help myself. I don’t have a choice. Everyone, take a deep breath and prepare yourselves.” She expressed her astonishment by demonstrating a few meows.

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Harnaaz Sandhu of India Crowned as Miss Universe 2021

Sandhu used a later Q&A session, after she had made it to the top 5, to communicate a message about climate change. “Now is the moment to act rather than speak,” she remarked. “Prevention and protection are preferable to repent and repair.”

Saying to the camera, “Chak de Phatte India!” A Punjabi exclamation that means “Let’s do this, India!”

This year’s Miss Universe contest is the second in the Covid era. Allowing thousands of fans to attend.

The Israeli government, however, sealed its borders to outsiders two weeks before the competition. Due to the introduction of the new Omicron variety, causing travel arrangements and preparations to fall apart. Moreover, Miss France was one of the contestants who tested positive for the virus.

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As with previous international events sponsored in Israel. The pageant was surrounded by political controversy, with some critics and countries calling for boycotts.

In addition, The South African government withdrew its support and demanded that Mswane withdraw. Alleging Israeli treatment of Palestinians as “Apartheid.” An allegation Israel denies. Mswane, however, elected to compete in Israel with the support of the Miss South Africa organization.

Moreover, Miss Israel, Noa Cochva, and others, including pageant organizers and contestants. Responded with a common refrain: Miss Universe should not be about politics.

According to a representative for Israel’s Ministry of Tourism. Israel was one of the first countries to begin vaccinating its citizens and had achieved a high immunization rate by May of this year.

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