Punjab-born Shree Saini collapses before Miss World America final; wins 5 titles

Tribune Web Desk 
Chandigarh, October 17

A Punjab-born contestant, Shree Saini, collapsed just before the final around of Miss World America. 

The news of the 23-year-old collapsing spread like wildfire. Her mother took to Shree’s Instagram, where she gave a health update. 

She wrote: “We have been in hospital since 9pm. They are doing cat scan, EKG, etc. Doctors just told me that less than 1% people at age 12 have a Pacemaker.So Shree will stay in hospital for a “cardiac arrest watch”. 

While, Shree was still under observation, the Miss World America organization reached the hospital to give Shree the five awards—'Beauty With A Purpose Award, 'Top Influencers Award,' 'Entrepreneur Challenge Award,' '1st Runner Up Talent Award,' and '1st Runner Up Top Model Award'—that she won as a run-up to the final round. 

From getting her to wear a sash to finally crowning her, the organisation went out of their way to make her feel special. 

Shree shared the pictures on social media. She wrote: "Thank you to my fellow sister-contestants, @josiesfaces for calling 911 and saving my life. Big thank you to my kind soul. Doctors weren’t able to find cause for the my sudden collapse. I have had a very active life so I knew how to prepare myself physically and mentally for competitions. I’ve grown up having a rigorous training schedule as a dancer and has a demanding schedule as a college student. Thanks to all of my wellwishers for thousands of prayers on social media comments for the betterment of my health."

 

 

 

 

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Thank you to my fellow sister-contestants, @josiesfaces for calling 911 and saving my life. Big thank you to my kind souls @missworld @vanessaponcedeleon, @americasmissworld @marisapaigebutler, all contestants @racheljoym_ @astronautmanju @_megangordon @missworldmaine @yesenia_niaa @gianna_puopolo @joseylynn17 @missworldamericateen_id @imperfectlyneelam @jasmineegarciia @_pharrafday_ and their families who came to see me in hospital. My hospital room has dozens of bouquets. Congratulations to my sister queen @emmyrosecuvelier for winning Miss World America. I will come to cheer for you at Miss World. I love you Emmy and all our sister-contestants. I could not even go to stage and compete in the final Pageant. I had prepared for ‪this night‬ for years, but I collapsed backstage and was taken to hospital. Doctors weren’t able to find cause for the my sudden collapse . I have had a very active life so I knew how to prepare myself physically and mentally for competitions. I’ve grown up having a rigorous training schedule as a dancer and has a demanding schedule as a college student. Thanks to all of my wellwishers for thousands of prayers on social media comments for the betterment of my health. My humble work was recognized with the following awards. "Beauty with A Purpose Winner Award" "Top Influencer Winner Award" "Entrepreneur Challenge Winner Award" "Talent 1st Runner Up Award" "Top Model 1st Runner Up Award" I’m so grateful to be alive and to have your endless blessings and support. 🙏🏻

A post shared by Shree Saini MissWorldWA (@missindiausa_shreesaini) on Oct 14, 2019 at 8:15pm PDT