On the evening of November 21, Khanh Linh shared her story, stating that she realized the issue as soon as she arrived in the country of pyramids.

"I was truly shocked and worried when I couldn’t find the sash in my luggage. Before departing from Tan Son Nhat Airport, I was still wearing the sash while taking photos with everyone," she recounted.

Upon investigation, her support team in Vietnam found the sash in the crown case - a place no one had thought to check.

In response, the Vietnamese representative quickly adapted by using the national flag during side activities to help organizers identify her.

“Don’t worry too much, everyone. The organizers will provide a new sash soon,” she reassured her fans, though she admitted feeling regretful about the situation.

The incident sparked mixed reactions among Vietnamese beauty pageant fans. Some criticized the oversight as a significant lapse in preparation by both Khanh Linh and her team.

However, many also expressed support, encouraging her to maintain her composure and focus on upcoming competitions.

Despite the setback, Khanh Linh remained optimistic and determined. She sees the pursuit of the crown not only as a responsibility but also as a personal passion and dream.

Fans hope she can overcome this initial challenge and continue to uphold Vietnam’s impressive track record at Miss Intercontinental.

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Khanh Linh using the Vietnamese flag to help organizers recognize her in the absence of her sash.

Bui Khanh Linh, born in 2002 in Bac Giang, is currently a student at the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture. Standing 1.76m tall with measurements of 84-60-96cm, she has made a mark in several domestic beauty contests, including Top 10 at Miss World Vietnam 2022, Top 5 at Miss World Vietnam 2023, and 1st Runner-Up at Miss Grand Vietnam 2023.

Miss Intercontinental 2024 has attracted 70 contestants from various countries and territories. This 52nd edition of the competition runs from November 20 to December 6, with the grand finale taking place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Vietnam has achieved remarkable success in this pageant, including Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc’s victory as Miss Intercontinental 2022 and Le Nguyen Ngoc Hang’s 2nd Runner-Up placement in 2023.

Le Tien