Fighting out of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, Carl “The Bomber” Booth, 29, will compete in BRAVE Combat Federation for the sixth time. He will headline “BRAVE CF 32” with Hayder “Hulk” Hassan, 37, of Iraq and the United States. Once one of the top welterweights at BRAVE CF, Booth is ready to reclaim his spot among … Continue reading Carl Booth vs Jarrah Al-Selawe rematch after ‘BRAVE CF 32’ in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?
Cebu’s Gazini Ganados wins Miss Universe 2019 Best in National Costume with Cary Santiago dress
Gazini Ganados, from Talisay, Cebu, Philippines, competed in Miss Universe 2019, finishing in the Top 20 and winning the Best in National Costume award with a silver outfit designed by Cary Santiago. The event took place on December 8, 2019, hosted by Steve Harvey at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
IMMAF elects new board, approves 15 committees, commissions
A historic Ordinary General Assembly of International Mixed Martial Arts Federation concluded with the merger of IMMAF and WMMAA and a new Board of Directors elected unanimously to represent the sport of amateur MMA. Presidents from 48 national federations representing the amateur sport worldwide, meeting in Bahrain on November 15, 2019 elected Kerrith Brown of … Continue reading IMMAF elects new board, approves 15 committees, commissions
Venezuela’s Thalía Olvino finishes in Miss Universe 2019 Top 20 in Atlanta, Georgia
Lulyana Thalía Olvino Torres, a 20-year-old synchronized swimmer and model from Venezuela, competed in Miss Universe 2019, finishing in the Top 20. Previously crowned Miss Venezuela 2019, she has a background in competitions including Miss Earth Carabobo and Reinado del Festival. Olvino is bilingual and has a strong academic background.
Naveen K. Ganglani’s UP Fighting Maroons-inspired book ‘Nowhere to Go But UP’ launched
A book about the rise of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons from cellar dwellers of the collegiate league to finals contenders in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 81 was launched December 9, 2019 at the UP Executive House in Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Titled "Nowhere to Go But … Continue reading Naveen K. Ganglani’s UP Fighting Maroons-inspired book ‘Nowhere to Go But UP’ launched
Punta Cana’s Clauvid Dály represents Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
Clauvid Luz Dály Cabrera, 18, from Punta Cana, was a quarterfinalist in Miss Universe 2019, ranking in the Top 20 among 90 contestants. The event occurred on December 8, hosted by Steve Harvey, with Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa as the winner. Dály had previously won Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2019.
Monaco’s Sylvie Silva represents Portugal at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
Sylvie da Costa Silva, a 20-year-old from Monaco and Portugal, was a quarterfinalist in Miss Universe 2019, held in Atlanta, Georgia. The event featured 90 contestants, with Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa winning. Notable judges included former titleholders and American personalities, while Olivia Culpo and Vanessa Lachey presented backstage.
Jakarta, Indonesia’s Frederika Alexis Cull makes Miss Universe history
Frederika Alexis Cull, 20, of Indonesia was one of the semifinalists at Miss Universe 2019. She finished in the Top 10 of the 68th edition of the international beauty pageant. This makes Cull the first ever woman representing Indonesia to ever place in the Top 10 of Miss Universe. She was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2019 … Continue reading Jakarta, Indonesia’s Frederika Alexis Cull makes Miss Universe history
Cali’s Gabriela Tafur represents Colombia at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
Gabriela Tafur, a 24-year-old from Colombia, was a Top 10 finalist in Miss Universe 2019 held on December 8 at Tyler Perry Studios, Atlanta. The event featured 90 contestants, with Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa winning. Tafur emphasized women's autonomy in healthcare during the Q&A segment, addressing reproductive health issues.
Bangkok’s Paweensuda Drouin represents Thailand at Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
Paweensuda Drouin, 26, from Bangkok, Thailand, was a Top 5 finalist in Miss Universe 2019, held on December 8 in Atlanta, Georgia. The event featured 90 contestants, with Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa winning. Drouin emphasized the importance of balancing privacy and security during the question and answer segment.
