Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkova clinched the coveted Miss World 2024 title at a glamorous occasion in India on Saturday, edging out Indian contestant Sini Shetty who made it to the highest 8.
Miss Lebanon, Yasmina Zaytoun, secured the primary runner-up place within the competitors.
In accordance with Press Belief of India, Karolina Bielawska, the reigning Miss World from Poland, topped Pyszkova as her successor on the star-studded finale.
This win marks the second time a consultant of the Czech Republic has claimed the Miss World crown, following Tatana Kucharova's victory in 2006.
Pyszkova, in her 20s, expressed her shock at profitable the celebrated title, admitting it was past her expectations.
In the course of the pageant, Pyszkova's 'Magnificence With A Function' undertaking emphasised 'high quality training for kids', and he or she pledged to make use of her platform as Miss World to boost consciousness for the trigger.
Talking to reporters after the finals, Pyszkova shared her pleasure in regards to the supportive neighborhood of Miss World contestants, and vowed to proceed her lobbying work.
“To date we have now helped 320 kids. By means of the Miss World platform I might help as many kids as doable…
“The Miss World sisterhood is such a strong neighborhood. I believe we are going to share this second without end as a result of we have now been by so many issues. We skilled this unimaginable nation, India, collectively. I want to come again quickly,” Pyszkova instructed reporters right here after the ultimate.
In accordance with the official Miss World web site, Pyszkova, a Czech mannequin, is pursuing a regulation and enterprise diploma and is the founding father of the Krystyna Pyszko Basis.
Fluent in English, Polish, Slovak and German, Pyszkova advocates sustainable growth by training, citing her proudest second as founding an English college for underprivileged kids in Tanzania, the place she volunteered.
“Her proudest second was opening an English college for underprivileged kids in Tanzania, the place she additionally volunteered. She enjoys taking part in the flute and violin, and has a ardour for music and artwork, having attended an artwork college for 9 years,” learn Pyszkova's profile on the web site.
India, which hosted the occasion after a spot of 28 years, was represented by 22-year-old Shetty.
The 71st Miss World pageant, that includes contestants from 112 international locations, occurred on the Jio World Conference Middle in BKC, with Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and Miss World 2013 Megan Younger of the Philippines as hosts.