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Miss World 2024, Krystyna Pyszkova from Czech Republic Wins the Crown

Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic was crowned as the new Miss World 2024 at a grand event in Mumbai, India. The previous Miss World 2022, Karolina Bielawska from Poland, crowned her successor in a magnificent ceremony.

Runners-Up and Continental Winners

  • First Runner-Up: Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon
  • Miss World Asia and Oceania: Yasmin Azaytoun of Lebanon
  • Miss World Europe: Krystyna Pyszková of Czech Republic
  • Miss World America and Caribbean: Aché Abrahams of Trinidad and Tobago
  • Miss World Africa: Lesego Chombo of Botswana

Humanitarian Award

The Miss World Humanitarian Award was given to Nita Ambani for her work at the Reliance Foundation, a non-profit organization. Julia Morley CBE, the Chairwoman of the Miss World Organization, presented her with the award.

Glamour and Excitement

The 71st Miss World pageant, held in India after 27 years, generated a lot of excitement and anticipation. It celebrated womanhood and diversity, and featured stunning outfits designed by Indian designer Archana Kochhar.

Judges and Hosts

The panel of judges included Bollywood actors Kriti Sanon and Pooja Hegde, along with other notable personalities. The event was co-hosted by former Miss World Megan Young and Indian film director Karan Johar. Indian singers Shaan, Neha Kakkar, and Tony Kakkar performed at the event.

Participants

Around 120 contestants from various countries participated in the Miss World 2024 contest. Sini Shetty represented India, the country that last won the Miss World title in 2017 with Manushi Chhillar.

Sumit Arora

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