My Perfect Weekend with Miss Universe Singapore 2025 winner Annika Xue Sager
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Beauty queen Annika Xue Sager completed the Barcelona Marathon on March 16, with a timing of about four hours.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF ANNIKA XUE SAGER
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Who: Born to a Singaporean-Chinese mother and a German father, Ms Annika Xue Sager was crowned Miss Universe Singapore (MUS) 2025 at Amber Lounge at The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore on Oct 5.
The fitness instructor and model, who holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality business and a master’s degree in luxury and fashion marketing, beat 14 finalists for the title.
The 25-year-old, who placed third in MUS 2019, also won two subsidiary titles: Miss Body Beautiful and Miss Fan Favourite.
She will represent Singapore at the 74th Miss Universe competition in Thailand on Nov 21.
Part of her preparation includes going for fittings for the national costume. Designed by fashion creative Josiah Chua, the orchid-adorned evening gown pays homage to Singapore’s City in a Garden identity.
Fitness instructor Annika Xue Sager was crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2025 on Oct 5.
PHOTO: MISS UNIVERSE SINGAPORE
“I love running and I normally associate weekends, or Sundays specifically, with race days.
The most memorable weekend I had, apart from the one when I won Miss Universe Singapore 2025, was when I participated in the Barcelona Marathon in March.
I am comfortable running half-marathons, which I had been doing on weekends, but I had never attempted a full marathon before. So, that experience in March was unforgettable. I started running only at the end of November or December 2024, so training for the marathon was intense.
When I crossed the finish line after four hours, a goal I had set for myself, I felt a surge of happiness and pride.
It wasn’t just about the time, it was also about pushing boundaries and realising what’s possible with perseverance.
Running, to me, is more than a physical challenge. It’s about stepping out of my comfort zone, much like my journey in the MUS competition. Both require grit, resilience and a willingness to do the hard work, even when things get tough.
I miss the buzz from weekend markets, which I visited when I was pursuing my bachelor’s studies in the Netherlands, then my master’s in Barcelona. I love exploring the lively markets, searching for unique finds and seeing the beauty in pre-loved or handmade goods.
My advocacy for sustainability is not just a slogan, it’s how I live. I love the idea that every item has a story and that fashion can be both expressive and responsible.
Through my collaboration with local circular fashion social enterprise Cloop, I had the privilege to work on projects that encourage recycling and upcycling clothing.
At the APSN Centre for Adults, for example, I participate in its open-wardrobe initiatives, where people can recycle clothes or find new treasures from donated items. APSN is a social service agency for individuals with mild intellectual disability.
Being able to work alongside Cloop and APSN trainees has taught me so much about the importance of inclusion and giving back to the community. These moments – whether I’m discussing a thrifted fashion piece, helping out in a market stand or brainstorming ways to reduce fashion waste – are incredibly fulfilling.
I will need to have a new outfit for each MUS event in Thailand and I plan to make it as sustainable as possible, with the help of Cloop.
Of course, weekends aren’t all about activity. Amid the hustle, I carve out moments to relax and steal a few quiet hours to myself. These small resets are my way to recharge for what’s next.”
