Krystyna Pyszkova, representing the Czech Republic, won the Miss World 2024 title at an elegant event in India on Saturday. She beat Indian contestant Sini Shetty who made it to the top 8.
Yasmina Zaytoun from Lebanon became the first runner-up in the competition.
As reported by Press Trust of India, Karolina Bielawska, the current Miss World from Poland, crowned Pyszkova as her successor at the star-studded grand finale.
This win marks the second time a representative from the Czech Republic has won the Miss World crown, following Tatana Kucharova’s victory in 2006.
Expressing her surprise at winning the coveted title, Pyszkova, who is in her twenties, admitted it was beyond her expectations.
During the pageant, Pyszkova’s ‘Beauty With A Purpose’ project focused on “quality education for children,” and she promised to use her position as Miss World to increase awareness for this cause.
In a statement to reporters after the finale, Pyszkova shared her excitement about the supportive community of Miss World contestants and committed to continue her advocacy work.
“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. I think we will be sharing this moment forever because we experienced so many things. We experienced this incredible country, India, together. I’ll be happy to come back soon,” Pyszkova told reporters here after the finale.
According to the official Miss World website, Pyszkova, a Czech model, is pursuing degrees in law and business administration and is the founder of the Krystyna Pyszko Foundation.
Proficient in English, Polish, Slovak, and German, Pyszkova advocates for sustainable development through education, mentioning her proudest moment as the establishment of an English school for underprivileged children in Tanzania, where she volunteered.
“Her proudest moment was opening an English school for underprivileged children in Tanzania where she also volunteered. She enjoys playing the transverse flute and the violin, and has a passion for music and art having spent nine years in an art academy,” read Pyszkova’s profile on the website.
India, which hosted the event after a gap of 28 years, was represented by 22-year-old Shetty.
The 71st Miss World pageant, featuring contestants from 112 countries, took place at the Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, with Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and Miss World 2013 Megan Young from the Philippines as hosts.
