Miss Teen USA is shifting from bikinis to sportswear instead

Miss Teen USA pageant traded bikinis for athleisure The peagant is going swimsuit-free, instead of showing the teenagers bodies it will reflect their athletic lives in sportswear Miss Teen USA's shift is meant to "celebrate women’s strength, confidence and beauty in different, more constructive ways" "This decision reflects an important cultural shift we’re all celebrating that empowers women who lead active, purposeful lives and encourage those in their communities to do the same," The 2016 Miss Teen USA pageant will be held in Las Vegas on July 30