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Hans India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Miss World 2025 Head-to-Head Challenge Finale: Four Finalists Advance to Top 10 in their respective continents
The Miss World 2025 Head-to-Head (H2H) Challenge Finale delivered an emotional and inspiring showcase of voices from around the globe, as contestants spoke from the heart on issues ranging from mental health to education and environmental responsibility. Through debates, storytelling, and personal conviction, each contestant represented their community with courage and compassion. Here's a continent-wise recap of the four winners who will now advance to the Top 10 globally Americas & Caribbean Winner: Trinidad & Tobago Trinidad & Tobago shined with her love for statistics and her callout to India's Telangana state for championing women in its rapid development. In the final round against Brazil, she spoke passionately about meaningful climate action, securing her spot as the Americas and Caribbean continental winner. Africa Winner: Zambia After sharing her journey of failing three times before earning a 100% scholarship, Zambia moved into the final round with Namibia. When asked how to ensure mental well-being, she emphasized the need for authenticity and responsible use of social media. Her honest, grounded vision earned her the top spot in Africa. Europe Winner: Wales Facing Ireland in a compelling final round on education and empowerment, Wales drew on her global outreach, from Uganda to India, meeting acid attack survivors and conducting empowerment sessions. Her belief that education means different things to different people, but always transforms lives, won over the judges. Asia & Oceania Winner: Turkey Turkey's heartfelt tribute to her late mother, who lost her life to breast cancer, resonated deeply. From launching awareness campaigns to offering medical support during the pandemic and in war-affected regions like Ukraine, she spoke powerfully on cultural identity in a globalized world. Her efforts earned her the Asia continental title in the H2H round. These four remarkable women now join the Miss World 2025 Top 10 in their respective continents- carrying forward not just crowns but stories of purpose, progress, and powerful advocacy.
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Miss World Pageant 2025: Over 100 contestants reach Hyderabad; opening ceremony to be held at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on May 10
More than 100 contestants from across the world have reached Hyderabad in the last couple of days to participate in the 72nd edition of the Miss World Pageant. 'Each delegate brings a unique cultural identity and a purpose-driven mission, in line with the Miss World theme – 'Beauty with a Purpose',' said the Telangana Government in a statement on Thursday. The opening ceremony of the pageant will be held at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on May 10. Among the major highlights is the Talent Finale at Shilpakala Vedika on May 22, where contestants will showcase their skills in music, dance, and art. 'The Head-to-Head Challenge Finale on May 23 at Hotel Trident will bring focus to the intellect, confidence, and communication skills of the contestants through one-on-one discussions on global issues. 'The Miss World Top Model and Fashion Final, followed by a Jewellery and Pearl Fashion Show, will unfold on May 23 and 24, with an exclusive interaction with Telangana's leading fashion designers. 'Adding depth to the event, the Beauty with Purpose presentations on May 26 at HITEX will spotlight social service projects led by contestants from around the world,' the state government said. The Miss World Grand Finale will also be held at HITEX, Hyderabad, on May 31. The last edition of the Miss World Pageant was also held in India in the Tinseltown of Mumbai. Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic won that edition of the contest. This year, Nandini Gupta will represent India in the contest. Manushi Chhillar was the last contestant to win the crown from India in 2017.
