Miss Universe’s organizers announced on Wednesday that Fatima-Zahra Khayat will no longer represent Morocco in the 2021 Miss Universe beauty pageant because of an accident.
The 26-year-old had to relinquish her title due to a sprained ankle, preventing her from representing Morocco.
“Khayat’s disability won’t allow her to be in optimal conditions in the upcoming weeks,” said Miss Universe Morocco’s organizers on Instagram.
A ceremony was held on Wednesday afternoon, whereby Khayat crowned her first runner-up, the new Miss Universe Morocco, Kawtar Benhalima.
The Miss Universe beauty pageant is set to take place on December 12 in Israel, with Morocco participating after a four decades-long absence.
The 70th edition of this event will be held in Haifa with the participation of 75 countries.
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