WWE has issued the following press release:
THE MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION TEAMS UP WITH TAPOUT™ FOR THE 2016 MISS TEEN USA® COMPETITION
GENERAL
- Tapout is the official fitness and training partner of WWE and will provide the athletic wear for the 2016 MISS TEEN USA® Competition.
- The announcement comes on the heels of The Miss Universe Organization’s recent decision to introduce athletic wear in place of swimsuits in its MISS TEEN USA® competitions moving forward.
- The decision is an important cultural shift for the Organization which continues to celebrate and empower young women who lead active, purposeful lives and encourage those in their communities to do the same.
ABOUT THE DESIGNS
- Tapout partnered with clothing designer Goldsheep to create an exclusive collection of athletic wear for the 2016 MISS TEEN USA® event.
- Tapout x Goldsheep (“Tapout by Goldsheep”) will feature two custom outfits for each contestant designed to celebrate her home state.
ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP
- Tapout is a global fitness brand dedicated to motivation, discipline, and determination. The brand encourages people to work hard, find their inner strength, and be their personal best.
- Part of Tapout’s mission is to inspire people of all ages to find their inner athlete.
- Through this partnership, Tapout hopes to empower young women in finding their strength.
EVA MARIE FROM E!’s TOTAL DIVAS TO JUDGE COMPETITION
In addition, WWE Superstar and cast member of E!’s Total Divas Eva Marie has been selected as one of this year’s MISS TEEN USA® judges. The show will stream live from The Venetian® Las Vegas on Saturday, July 30 at 8pm ET/5pm PT on www.missteenusa.com. The MISS TEEN USA® Preliminary Show will be held at The Venetian on Friday, July 29 at 11 pm ET/8pm PT.
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