The "FEVER" Sophie Cunningham Challenge-SophieCunninghamChallenge Confidence Viral Empowered

Tourism Queens, It Is Time to Make Your Point!

One unforgettable moment on the basketball court turned Sophie Cunningham into one of the most talked-about athletes on social media and around the World

During the Indiana Fever’s June 22 game against the Phoenix Mercury, tensions rose after an exchange involving Fever teammate Caitlin Clark and Mercury player DeWanna Bonner. As words were exchanged, Sophie Cunningham stood her ground, extended her arm and silently pointed directly at Bonner.

She did not look away.

She did not drop her hand.

She continued pointing for approximately 22 seconds until a Fever staff member guided her toward the bench. Both players received technical fouls, but it was Sophie’s long, determined point that captured the internet’s attention. Within days, the image and video became a worldwide meme, inspiring countless recreations across social media.

Now it is time for the Worlds Miss Tourism Queens to create their own version!

Your Challenge

Recreate Sophie Cunningham’s famous pointing pose with a confident, focused and

determined expression.

This challenge is about showing personality, strength and confidence. We should immediately recognize the famous 22-second point that was inspired.

Please No Ai Images- We want your interprestation and involvement--

For this challenge:

Do not wear your crown or sash.

Instead, wear a basketball jersey or jersey of any kind. It may be a professional team jersey, school jersey, recreational jersey.

Extend one arm and point confidently with your index finger, just as Sophie did. Make sure your entire pointing hand is visible in the photograph and is not cropped.

You may take your photograph on a basketball court, in a gym, near a basketball goal or in another safe setting that supports the theme.

Posting Instructions

Share your Sophie Cunningham Challenge photo in the Official Worlds Miss Tourism Group on any Sunday during August by 4:00 PM.

The available Sundays are:

August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 or August 30, 2026.

Include all four official hashtags #IAmTourism #SophieCunningham #IndianaFever #AuthenticandEmpowered

All Worlds Miss Tourism Queens should participate. This is a fun opportunity to show your confidence, creativity and personality while joining a social-media moment that has been shared around the world.

No crown. No sash. Just your jersey, your confidence and one very unforgettable point.

Tourism Queens—take your place, strike the pose and show everyone that you are authentic, empowered and ready to make your point!