Krystyna Pyszkova Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszková has been crowned the 71st Miss World with Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon emerging as the first runner-up at a glittering contest held in India on Saturday night, March 9th, 2024.
There were 112 contestants in the 2024 edition of the World Beauty Pageant competition held in Mumbai, India's financial and entertainment capital.
Reacting to her victory, Pyszkova said "Being crowned Miss World is a dream come true. I am deeply honored to represent my country and the values of 'beauty with a purpose' on a global platform."
After the reigning Miss World, Karoline Bielawska of Poland passed the crown to her, Pyszková waved to the large crowd at the Jio World Convention Center and hugged some of the other contestants.
The event showcased the rich tapestry of India's culture, traditions, heritage, arts and crafts, and textiles to a massive global audience. The participants wore heavily embroidered skirts and blouses and danced to popular Bollywood songs.
The beauty competition returned to India for the first time in 28 years.
The 71st Miss World beauty pageant was hosted by Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and Miss World 2013 Megan Young from the Philippines.
The only Nigerian beauty model who had won the contest was Chief Ibiagbanidokibubo Asenite 'Agbani' Darego, MFR, born on December 22, 1982, who was crowned Miss World in 2001.
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Published 3/10/2024 10:13:52 AM