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Israeli contestant recuperating after fainting during Miss Universe rehearsal
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Israeli Miss Universe contestant Noa Cochva. (Benjamin Askinas/Miss Universe)
EILAT — Israel’s Miss Universe contestant, Noa Cochva, faints backstage at rehearsals for the international competition in Eilat, say organizers.
Cochva, 22, is receiving medical treatment backstage and hopes to recover in time for the finals of the event, which kick off at 2 a.m. local time.
“Thank you all for your concern. I feel good and strong,” she says in a statement to her ostensible supporters, vowing to return in time for tonight’s competition.
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