Telangana to host the 72nd 'Miss World', grand finale in Hyderabad
Published on Feb 19, 2025
By IANS
- MUMBAI — The
prestigious beauty festival, 'Miss World', is set to return to India for its
72nd edition. Telangana has been chosen to host the global event in 2025,
spanning from May 7th to May 31st. The opening and closing ceremonies, along with
the grand finale, are scheduled to take place in Hyderabad.
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- An official announcement was made by Julia Morley CBE,
Chairman and CEO, Miss World Limited, along with Ms. Smita Sabharwal, Secretary
to the Government of Telangana, Tourism, Culture, Heritage and Youth Affairs
Department.
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- Julia Morley expressed her excitement about this
collaboration saying, “We are delighted to bring the 72nd Miss World Festival
to Telangana, a state that beautifully represents its rich culture, innovation,
and hospitality. Partnering with the Telangana government allows us to showcase
its incredible heritage and dynamic growth to a global audience. This
collaboration is not just about hosting the Miss World Festival; it’s about
empowering communities, celebrating diversity, and making a lasting impact
through our shared commitment to beauty with a purpose.”
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- Sharing a similar sentiment, Ms. Smita Sabharwal stated,
“Telangana is proud to announce that it will be hosting the 72nd Miss World
2025, welcoming the world to witness a land where beauty is not just what meets
the eye; it is what resonates with its land, people, culture, and traditions.
Telangana is a place where every festival is a spectacle of joy, where every
hand that crafts tells a story of skill and devotion—this is Telangana, a
reflection of what true beauty symbolizes .”
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- She added, “Hosting the 72nd Miss World Festival is to tell
the world that Telangana is ready—ready to showcase its spirit, its warmth, and
its boundless potential.”
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- 'Miss World' will be bringing together participants from
over 120 countries and territories competing for the coveted title.
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- The nations’ representatives are scheduled to arrive in
Telangana on May 7th. The reigning 'Miss World', Krystyna Pyszková from Czechia
will be crowning her successor on May 31st.