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Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World 2024 at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai on March 9. Competing against 111 other contestants from around the world, Pyszkova emerged victorious in the beauty pageant which was held in India after 28 years. Here are the highlights in the photographs. (Image: Reuters)
Pyszková was crowned Miss World at a dazzling event held in Mumbai, while Lebanese Yasmina Zaytoun took the first second place. (Image: Reuters)
After the presentation of the crown by the Polish Karoline Bielawska, Pyszková greeted and hugged her fellow contestants. Expressing her joy, Pyszková stated, “Becoming Miss World fulfills my lifelong dream. I feel deeply privileged to represent my nation and promote ‘beauty with a purpose’ globally.” (Image: Reuters)
The competition was narrowed down to the top 12, then the top eight, where contestants participated in a question and answer session on topics discussed at the recent G20 Summit. Pyszková, a 23-year-old law student and model, highlighted the importance of addressing issues related to women’s health care, particularly breaking the stigma surrounding menstruation.
The pageant showcased India’s vibrant culture, traditions, arts, crafts and textiles to a global audience, with participants dressed in elaborate costumes dancing to Bollywood tunes.
Although India’s Sini Shetty made it among the eight finalists, she did not win the title. Notably, six Indian women including Reita Faria, Aishwarya Rai, Diana Hayden, Yukta Mookhey, Priyanka Chopra and Manushi Chillar have won the Miss World title earlier. (Image: Reuters)
The 71st Miss World pageant was co-hosted by Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and Miss World 2013 Megan Young of the Philippines. During the preliminary rounds of the pageant, participants demonstrated their skills in fitness, beauty, talent and public speaking. Some earned “fast track” spots in the top 40, announced at the start of the event. (Image: Reuters)