Krystyna Pyszková from the Czech Republic was crowned the new Miss World in a dazzling competition that took place in Mumbai, India. The event, held at the Jio World Convention Center, saw Pyszková beat out 112 contestants to take the coveted title.
The first runner-up was Yasmina Zaytoun from Lebanon, adding to the diversity and global representation of the competition. Pyszková expressed her joy at winning the title, saying, “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.”
This year’s event marked a return to India after 28 years and showcased the country’s rich culture, traditions, heritage, arts, crafts, and textiles to a global audience. Participants wowed the crowd with intricately embroidered skirts and blouses while dancing to popular Bollywood songs.
As Pyszková was crowned by Karoline Bielawska of Poland, she waved to the cheering crowd and shared hugs with her fellow contestants. The event also featured Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and Miss World 2013 Megan Young from the Philippines as hosts, adding glamour and star power to the competition.
While India’s representative, Sini Shetty, made it to the final eight, she did not secure the top spot. However, India has a strong history in the Miss World competition, with six women from the country having previously won the title. These include Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000), and Manushi Chillar (2017).
