Krystyna Pišková of the Czech Republic is crowned Miss World of India – Journal

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Krystyna Pišková of the Czech Republic waves after being crowned Miss World in Mumbai, India, Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

MUMBAI, India (AP) – Krystyna Pišková of the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World in a glittering pageant held in India on Saturday night.

Yasmina Zaitoun from Lebanon was the first runner-up out of 112 contestants at the competition held in India’s financial and entertainment capital, Mumbai.

“Being selected as Miss World is a dream come true. I am very honored to represent my country and the values of ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ on a global platform,” Pishkova said.

After the reigning Miss World, Poland’s Karoline Bielawska, handed her the crown, Piszkova waved to the large crowd at the Geo World Convention Center and hugged the other contestants.

The event showcased the rich tapestry of India’s culture, traditions, heritage, arts, crafts and textiles to a large audience from around the world. Participants wore heavily embroidered skirts and blouses and danced to popular Bollywood songs.

The beauty pageant is back in India after 28 years.

India’s Sini Shetty was eliminated after reaching the final eight. 6 including Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mukhei (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000), Manushi Chhillar (2017) An Indian woman won the title.

The 71st Miss World beauty pageant was hosted by Bollywood director Karan Johar and 2013 Miss World from the Philippines, Megan Young.

Krystyna Pišková of the Czech Republic poses after being crowned Miss World on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Mumbai, India. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

Krystyna Pišková of the Czech Republic waves after being crowned Miss World in Mumbai, India, Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

Krystyna Pišková of the Czech Republic stands on stage after being crowned Miss World in Mumbai, India, Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

Poland’s successor Krystyna Piszkova of the Czech Republic will be crowned in honor of the winner of the 71st Miss World pageant held in Mumbai, India on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Karolina Bielawska (left). (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

Poland’s Karolina Bielawska, who won the 71st Miss World pageant in Mumbai, India, ties the sash to her successor, Krystyna Piszkova of the Czech Republic, on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Mumbai, India. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)