By Akinsuroju Olubunmi
Miss World 2024: Czech Republic’s Krystyna Pyszkova crowned Miss World 2024.
Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic emerged victorious as Miss World 2024 during a dazzling event held in India on Saturday, surpassing Indian contestant Sini Shetty, who secured a spot in the top 8.
Miss Lebanon, Yasmina Zaytoun, attained the first runner-up position in the competition.
According to reports from Press Trust of India, Karolina Bielawska, the reigning Miss World from Poland, passed on the crown to Pyszkova at the grand finale.
This triumph marks the second time a representative from the Czech Republic has won the Miss World title, following Tatana Kucharova’s victory in 2006.
Expressing her surprise and delight at clinching the prestigious title, Pyszkova, in her twenties, confessed that winning surpassed her expectations.
During the pageant, Pyszkova’s ‘Beauty With A Purpose’ project highlighted the importance of “quality education for children,” and she pledged to utilize her platform as Miss World to raise awareness for this cause.
In an interview after the finale, Pyszkova expressed her excitement about the supportive community of Miss World contestants and her commitment to continue her advocacy work.
Speaking of her plans, she said, “So far, we have helped 320 children. Through the Miss World platform, I’ll be able to help as many children as possible… The Miss World sisterhood is such an empowering community.”
According to the official Miss World website, Pyszkova, a Czech model, is currently pursuing degrees in law and business administration and is the founder of the Krystyna Pyszko Foundation.
Fluent in multiple languages including English, Polish, Slovak, and German, Pyszkova advocates for sustainable development through education. Her profile on the Miss World website highlights her proudest moment as the establishment of an English school for underprivileged children in Tanzania, where she also volunteered.
India, the host of the event after 28 years, was represented by 22-year-old Sini Shetty.
The 71st Miss World pageant, featuring contestants from 112 countries, was held at the Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, with Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and Miss World 2013 Megan Young from the Philippines serving as hosts.
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