Miss World 2017

Krystyna Pyszkova's Miss World campaign in India ended on a high note as she clinched the coveted crown and the Czech Republican model says she will remember her time spent in the host country fondly. Pyszkova was named Miss World 2024 on Saturday at a grand event here, which saw Indian contestant Sini Shetty only making it to the top 8. Miss Lebanon Yasmina Zaytoun emerged as the first runner-up. At the pageant, Pyszkova's 'Beauty With A Purpose' project centered on "quality education for children" and the model said interacting with children in the slums of Dharavi inspired her. "All the days (I spent in India) were very colourful and different. We visited many beautiful projects and places. For example, we (all contestants) visited the Dharavi Project' where we felt very inspired because we were able to interact with children who are trying to reach their dreams through music. It was incredible. I would be happy to see them again very soon, the Miss World 2024 told PTI ...

India last hosted the international pageant in 1996

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