Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand crowned Miss World 2025
Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World on Saturday in India, where the international pageant was held this year.
Chuangsri topped a field of 108 contestants in the contest held in India's southern Hyderabad city. Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia was the first runner-up in the competition.
Chuangsri received her crown from last year's winner Krystyna Pyszková.
Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszkova (L) crowns Opal Suchata Chuangsri after winning the 72th Miss World 2025 pageant. AFP
The 72nd Miss World beauty pageant was hosted by Miss World 2016 Stephanie del Valle and Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar.
India hosted the beauty competition last year as well.
India's Nandini Gupta exited after making it to the final 20.
Participants take part in the grand finale of the 72th Miss World 2025 pageant in Hyderabad. AFP
Six Indian women have won the title, including Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000) and Manushi Chillar (2017).
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