India To Host Miss World After 27 Years: All Details Inside

India is set to host the Miss World 2023 competition, the coveted international beauty pageant which marks its return to the country after nearly three decades. India last hosted the international pageant in 1996.

To announce the same, reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska along with Julia Morley, Chairperson and CEO of Miss World Organization arrived in New Delhi on Thursday.

The 71st edition of Miss World is expected to take place in November this year, the final dates of which are yet to be announced.

India To Host Miss World

The month-long event, which would witness contestants from over 130 countries, will feature a series of competitions, including talent showcases, sports challenges, and charitable initiatives -- all aimed at highlighting the qualities that make them ambassadors of change.

"I am delighted to announce India as the new home of the 71st Miss World Final. We cannot wait to share your unique and diverse culture, world-class attractions and breathtaking locations with the rest of the world.

The 71st Miss World 2023 will showcase the Achievements of 130 National champions in their one-month journey across 'Incredible India' as we present the 71st and most spectacular Miss World final ever," said Julia Morley, chairperson and CEO of Miss World organization at a press conference on Thursday.

The reigning Miss World, Karolina Bielawska of Poland, who is currently in India spreading the word about the beauty competition, said she is excited to hand over her crown in this "beautiful country" which stands for the same values as Miss World.

Miss India World Sini Shetty, who'll represent the country in the competition said, "I am so excited to meet all my sisters across the globe to welcome them to India to show them what India truly stands for, what India is, what is the diversity in India... I am really excited and looking forward to this journey. I hope you guys have the best time here in India."

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