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Following her victorious stint at the 71st Miss World in India, Krystyna Pyszková returned home on Sunday, March 24 to a warm homecoming in Czech Republic. Fresh from London, the beauty queen touched down in Prague where she was warmly received by her family, friends, and the media. Also present during her arrival at the airport were Miss Czech Republic national director Taťána Makarenko and her team. The next day, Monday, March 25, a homecoming press conference was held for the new Miss World at The Old Town Hall in her country's capital city. Apart from media tours, her busy schedule also included meetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský, at the Czernin Palace, and the Minister of Justice, Pavel Blažek. Krystyna won her country's second Miss World crown on March 9 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 15th ANNIVERSARY MISS CZECH REPUBLIC (@missczechrepublic) Photos: Miss Czech

Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszková was crowned the 71st Miss World in a glittering festival held on Saturday, March 9 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. The 24-year-old model and student from Třince bested more than 100 other beauties to win the coveted title. She became the second Czech woman to become Miss World next to Taťána Kuchařová who won in 2006. Aside from modeling, Krystyna is currently pursuing her degrees in law and business administration. She is an advocate for education and is passionate about arts and music. The 71st Miss World was hosted by former Miss World from the Philippines, Megan Young, and Indian filmmaker Karan Johar. This year's spectacular event marked the return of the festival in India after 28 years. Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon was named first runner-up while the representatives from Botswana, Lesego Chombo, and Trinidad and Tobago, Aché Abrahams, rounded out the Top 4 finalists. The Top 8 were from Brazil, Leticía Frota, England,

After weeks of exciting activities and fast-track events, the 71st Miss World final is culminating tonight at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. Beauties with a purpose from 112 countries and territories around the world will compete for the highly coveted title held by Poland's Karolina Bielawska. Hosted by Indian filmmaker and TV personality Karan Johar with former Miss World Megan Young, the show will be featuring musical performances from Shaan, Neha Kakkar, Tony Kakkar, and former Miss World Toni-Ann Singh. Who will be the 71st Miss World? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World (@missworld) --- FINAL RESULTS --- Beauty With a Purpose America - Brazil, Leticía Frota (Winner) Africa - Uganda, Hannah Tumukunde Europe - Ukraine, Sofia Shamia Asia & Oceania - Nepal, Priyanka Rani Joshi --- Fast-track Events Winners Top Model - Martinique, Axelle René Sports - Croatia, Lucija Begić Multimedia - Vietnam, Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong

Tonight, Poland's Karolina Bielawska will crown her successor in one of the greatest editions of the Miss World festival ever. The 71st Miss World will take place at India's largest convention center, the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. A total of 112 beauties with a purpose from all corners of the world will compete for the highly coveted title.  The event will be hosted by former Miss World from the Philippines, Megan Young, together with Indian filmmaker and TV personality Karan Johar. Produced by Endemol Shine India, tonight's much-awaited festival will also feature performances from Neha Kakkar, Shaan Mukherji, Tony Kakkar, and former Miss World from Jamaica, Toni-Ann Singh. The final show will be streaming live exclusively on Sony LIV from 7:30 p.m. local time (2 p.m. GMT). You don't want to miss it for the world. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World (@missworld) Photos: Miss World

The 71st Miss World Talent Competition final was held during the Beauty With a Purpose gala dinner on Sunday, March 3 at the Aurika, Mumbai Skycity. A total of 14 finalists from 112 contestants took part in the final round where Imen Mehrzi of Tunisia was chosen by the judges as the winner for her rendition of "Skyfall" by Adele. Kaitlyn Clarke of Northern Ireland and Audrey Vanessa of Indonesia placed second and third, respectively. The rest of the finalists were Botswana (Lesego Chombo), Estonia (Adriana Mass), Gibraltar (Faith Torres), Guatemala (Marcela Miranda), Hungary (Boglárka Hacsi), India (Sini Shetty), Ireland (Ivanna McMahon), Mongolia (Bolor Bat-Erdene), Netherlands (Amber Koelewijn), Portugal (Catarina Ferreira), and Wales (Darcey Corria). Tunisia has now secured a spot in the Top 40 to be announced during the 71st Miss World final show this Saturday, March 9 in Mumbai. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World (@missworld) Pho

The 71st Miss World Top Designer and Top Model competition was held last Saturday, March 2 at the Aurika, Mumbai Skycity in Mumbai. Strutting the runway in black dresses brought from their respective countries, the 112 contestants impressed the judges before the decision for the Top 5 from each continent was announced. Axelle René of Martinique won the Top Model competition with her remarkable catwalk performance followed by Nursena Say of Türkiye, Lesego Chombo of Botswana, and Sophia Hrivňáková of Slovakia who were declared the winners for Asia and Oceania, Africa, and Europe, respectively. The rest of the official finalists from each region were: Asia & Oceania — India (Sini Shetty), Lebanon (Yasmina Zaytoun), Philippines (Gwendolyne Fourniol), and Indonesia (Audrey Vanessa) Europe — Czech Republic (Krystyna Pyszkova), Scotland (Chelsie Allison), France (Clemence Botino), and Belgium (Kedist Deltour) Africa — Nigeria (Ada Eme), Togo (Chimène Moladja), South Africa (Claude Masheg

The 71st Miss World Sport Challenge final was held on February 24 at the Mayor Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. A total of 32 finalists among 112 contestants battled it out for the gold and for a spot among the Top 40 to be announced during the final show on Saturday, March 9 in Mumbai. They were divided into four team colors — Yellow Team (Africa), Blue Team (Europe), Red Team (Asia), and Green Team (America). The Sport Challenge culminated with Croatia's Lucija Begić emerging as winner while Chile's Ámbar Zenteno and Peru's Lucía Arellano were second and third, respectively. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World (@missworld) Photos: Miss World

The 71st Miss World Head-to-Head Challenge was held on February 23 at The Summit Room, Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Five winners have been chosen by the judges based on the Head-to-Head speeches delivered by the contestants. The winners were Botswana (Lesego Chombo), England (Jessica Gagen), Lebanon (Yasmina Zaytoun), Nigeria (Ada Eme), and Zimbabwe (Nokutenda Marumbwa). Rounding out the Top 25 were Australia (Kristen Wright), Belgium (Kedist Deltour), Brazil (Leticía Frota), India (Sini Shetty), Indonesia (Audrey Vanessa), Ireland (Ivanna McMahon), Kenya (Chantou Kwamboka), Madagascar (Antsaly Rajoelina), Malaysia (Wenanita Angang), Nepal (Priyanka Rani Joshi), Northern Ireland (Kaitlyn Clarke) Philippines (Gwendolyne Fourniol), Puerto Rico (Elena Rivera), South Africa (Claude Mashego), Spain (Paula Pérez), Thailand (Tharina Botes), Trinidad and Tobago (Aché Abrahams), United States (Victoria DiSorbo), Vietnam (Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong), and Wales (Darcey Corria). The Top 5 winners wi

The names of this year's Top 10 finalists were officially revealed during the Beauty With a Purpose gala dinner in Mumbai. Selecting only ten projects among the 112 that were presented to the panel of judges, was certainly not an easy mission. All Miss World contestants this year acted as true Beauty With a Purpose ambassadors, making a difference in the lives of thousands of people around the globe. Meet the Top 10 projects for the 71st Miss World: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World (@missworld) Botswana (Lesego Chombo) - Lasego has worked on a developmental program with economically disadvantaged parents in poverty-stricken and rural communities. She has worked closely with psychologists, teachers, pediatricians, and social welfare assistants. In addition, her project allows the children to be introduced to artistry, arts and crafts, music, career education, and more. Brazil (Leticia Frota) - Brazil is an ambassador for the Hansen´s Dis

Aleksandra Modic, a student from Wetzlar, was crowned Miss World Germany 2024 last Saturday, February 10 in Berlin. The 24-year-old will be representing Germany in the upcoming 71st Miss World Festival in India. She is honored to have the opportunity to participate in Miss World and hopes to make a positive impact on the world. "It is a privilege to represent my country and culture on the global stage. I look forward to meeting the other contestants and sharing our stories and visions for a better world," she said.  Aleksandra holds a bachelor's degree in arts and is currently pursuing her master's in international marketing. She is passionate about environmental protection and animal welfare. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her dog. The 71st Miss World final will be held on March 9 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Photo: KreativMedia Berlin / Miss From Germany

The 71st Miss World is set to conclude on March 9 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, marking the end of three weeks filled with exciting activities in Delhi and Mumbai. Spanning over 100,000 square meters, the Jio World Convention Centre stands as a premier venue for a wide range of events. Established in March 2022, it plays a vital role in the Jio World Centre, showcasing the very best of India and the world. As a hub for innovation, advancement, and cultural heritage, it offers versatile spaces for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. With its grand scale and influence, it exemplifies India's significant global presence and stands as one of the largest convention and exhibition spaces in the country. More than 100 Beauty With a Purpose representing different countries and territories from around the world will be vying for the 71st Miss World. The highly anticipated festival will kick off this Tuesday, February 20 with an opening ceremony taking place in New Delhi.