Hyderabad: Eliise Randmaa of Estonia has become the first contestant in her country since 1999 to enter the next round of Miss World as she played gold at the Sports Challenge at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad. Now, she is in the top eight European players. Miss Martinique Aurelie Joachim won the silver, while Miss Canada Emma Morrison won the bronze medal. The BLEEP test revealed the names of 32 contestants, who are now in the top 40.
Morrison was Canada’s first Indigenous candidate, winning the badminton final was second, but it was easy to win the heart in the stadium as people saw people cheering her on. “I played badminton in high school, so I was able to refresh myself in the first few games,” she said.
The energy of a day is different from the energy of the early stages. Participants abandon high heels for sports shoes, and some find themselves playing chess with the junior world champion. Others sprint, dance to Zumba, or fight in badminton games. “Skating is the best, and it makes me tremble,” said Miss South Africa, Jansen Van Rensburg.
This activity is the most active in terms of the international talent that sports tradition possesses. From the Manipuri Martial Artists performing Thang-ta to the yoga exhibition brought by the youngest practitioner of the Yoga Society in Telangana, Mallakhamb performers in Maharashtra, teams from all over the country.
Arjuna winner Anup Kumar Yama’s team kicks off the floor with a Western choreography and an Indian theme. “It’s important because they didn’t compete today, it’s just for their joy,” said Yama, who directed 22 skaters. Choreographer Vikram Dubam, the only official skating choreographer in India, called the event a rare opportunity to add artistic storytelling to a sport that is usually judged by technology.
“I won medals before, but this time it was about courage. At first I was nervous, but once it started, everything went away,” said Rishabh Gopade, who played pole position Mallakhamb. His teammate, Rope Mallakhamb performer Sanavi Desai, has been training since he added: “Like yoga on the rope. Full body strength. I’m scared, but it’s a great opportunity for me.”
Jaya of the Manipuri martial arts team led by Guru Sapam explains how this form goes back to the time when Queens defended the kingdom. “They fought against the enemy when the king left. They even conquered China and Myanmar.” “Today is exciting. We performed in Saudi Arabia and Belgium, but it felt different. The crowds are still alive.”
Telangana’s yoga association also has their moments. Their members, led by national and international rival Harshita, range from eight to twenty-four. “We hardly have a week to rehearse because the dates are not set. But the kids are asking every day, ‘Didi, when do we report?’ They are more excited than we are,’ she said with a smile.
