Miss Estonia Creates History by Winning Miss World 2025 Sports Challenge in Hyderabad

In a spectacular showcase of athleticism and global camaraderie, Miss Estonia Eliise Randmaa created history by clinching the gold medal at the Miss World 2025 Sports Challenge held at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. Competing against 107 delegates from around the world, Randmaa’s victory marked Estonia’s first advancement to the next round of the Miss World pageant in over two decades. The event blended cultural elegance with competitive spirit, featuring intense sports challenges alongside vibrant Indian performances, highlighting Hyderabad’s growing stature as a host of prestigious international events.

Why in News?

On May 17, 2025, Miss Estonia Eliise Randmaa made history by securing gold in the Miss World 2025 Sports Challenge held at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. Her victory marked Estonia’s first progression to the quarter-final stage of the Miss World pageant since 1999. The event is significant as it is one of the fast-track competitions, granting direct entry into the Top 40 contestants for the final crown.

Key Highlights of the Event

• Gold Winner: Eliise Randmaa (Estonia)
• Silver Winner: Aurélie Joachim (Martinique)
• Bronze Winner: Emma Morrison (Canada)
• 4th Place: Anna-Lise Nanton (Trinidad and Tobago)

Event Overview

• Held on: May 17, 2025
• Venue: Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
• Contestants: 108 participants from 108 countries
• Regional Teams: Divided into Americas & Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and Asia & Oceania

Sports Challenge Activities

The challenge was designed to assess,

• Physical fitness
• Mental agility
• Sportsmanship and resilience

Events included

• Badminton knockouts
• Shot put
• Chess
• Basketball
• Football penalty shootouts
• Shuttle runs
• Sprints
• Zumba sessions

Cultural and Artistic Showcase

The day commenced with a cultural welcome, including,

• Mallakhamb performances by National Games winners Rishabh Ulhas Ghubde & Sanavi Vaibhav Desai
• Yoga demonstration led by Guru K. Dattatreya
• Martial arts by Guru Sapam Inaobi Singh (Manipur)
• Skating performance by Arjuna Awardee Anup Kumar Yama and team
• Gymnastics routines by Nishka Agarwal & P. Surabhi Prasanna

Guests and Dignitaries

• Ceremony inaugurated by Telangana Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao
• BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla was the chief guest
• The event began with a ceremonial torch lighting

Significance of the Sports Challenge

• Fast-track competition under Miss World
• Winner earns automatic placement in Top 40 quarter-finalists
• Recognizes athleticism, teamwork, and character of contestants
• Promotes global cultural exchange through sport and tradition