Miss World Sports Woman

JAPAN wins Miss World Sportswoman 2009

This afternoon the Miss World contestants battled it out to win the coveted title of Miss World Sportswoman. Japan was victorious after a series of talented sporting performances. Japan has now been fast-tracked into the Miss World Final top 20. The stunning Nelson Mandela Bay stadium, Port Elizabeth, FIFA World Cup 2010 venue, played host to the Miss World Sports Event.

Close second plane went to Jamaica, with Hungary third. The winning team was the African King Penguins.

The trophy and medals were presented by Danie Jordaan, CEO of 2010 LOC.

Contestants took part in a series of tests of their sporting ability including sprinting, assault course and a thrilling penalty shoot out in the World Cup venue.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place Japan, Jamaica and Hungary with Danny Jordaan	Japan celebrates when results are announced
The sprint event	The six finalists, Venezuela, India, Japan, Latvia, Jamaica and Hungary
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium	The Cheetahs

	Venezuela celebrates after getting to the final	Japan after her win
The Black Rhinos	Peru	Japan and Trinidad during the relay race