Krystyna Pyszková from Czech Republic crowned Miss World 2024

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic was topped Miss World at a glittering contest held in India on Saturday evening.

Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon was the primary runner-up amongst 112 contestants within the competitors held in Mumbai, India’s monetary and leisure capital.

“Being topped Miss World is a dream come true. I’m deeply honored to signify my nation and the values of ‘magnificence with a goal’ on a world platform,” Pyszkova stated.

After the reigning Miss World, Karoline Bielawska of Poland, handed the crown to her, Pyszková waved to the massive crowd on the Jio World Conference Middle and hugged a few of the different contestants.

The occasion showcased the wealthy tapestry of India’s tradition, traditions, heritage, arts and crafts, and textiles to an enormous world viewers. The individuals wore closely embroidered skirts and blouses and danced to common Bollywood songs.

The sweetness competitors returned to India for the primary time in 28 years.

India’s Sini Shetty exited after making it to the ultimate eight. Six Indian ladies have received the title, together with Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000) and Manushi Chillar (2017).

The 71st Miss World magnificence pageant was hosted by Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and Miss World 2013 Megan Younger from the Philippines.