{
  "id": 14565066,
  "title": "Compete, shine and be discovered at WCOPA 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/compete-shine-and-be-discovered-at-wcopa-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T23:45:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/compete-shine-and-be-discovered-at-wcopa-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aspiring artists from Sri Lanka and around the globe are invited to shine on the world's premier stage - the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2027. Held annually in the dazzling city of Las Vegas, WCOPA attracts over 70 nations competing for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, reminiscent of the Olympic Games. This unique opportunity to showcase talent and be discovered comes with a chance to win over $500,000 in scholarships, cash awards and prizes.\n\nSri Lanka's talent scene is already making waves. At WCOPA 2026, Natharie Wickramasinghe won a Bronze Medal in the Ethnic/Folklore Dance category, representing Team Sri Lanka. Lakisha Bernard, a 22-year-old freelance model and fashion design graduate, is set to represent Team Sri Lanka at the upcoming WCOPA 2027. Originally from Colombo but now based in Canada, Lakisha will act as the Team Sri Lanka Promoter for Canada, bringing her unique blend of high-fashion sensibility, captivating camera presence and expert garment design to the international stage.\n\nThe competition, organized by a system of scouts and licensed National Directors, hires Chris Rajendra as the National Director for Team Sri Lanka. Interested individuals in singing, dancing, acting, modeling or instrumental arts can contact Chris Rajendra to register for this prestigious event.",
  "summary": "Dream of performing on a world stage? Well, here is your unique, golden opportunity! The World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) — the one and only official “Talent Olympics” — is the world’s premier global platform for aspiring singers, dancers, actors, models, instrumentalists, etc., to compete, shine and be discovered! And, yes, this world stage […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}