Telangana To Host 72nd Miss World Pageant In May

The 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant is scheduled to be held in Telangana, the organisers said on Wednesday, as per a report in PTI. The competition will take place from May 7 to May 31. As per the report, the opening and closing ceremonies, including the grand finale, will take place in Hyderabad.

The official announcement about the Miss World competition was made by Julia Morley, chairperson and CEO, Miss World Limited, along with Smita Sabharwal, secretary to the government of Telangana, Tourism, Culture, Heritage and Youth Affairs Department.

Morley, in a statement, said, ''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''.

She added, "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 symbolises. This platform will showcase the rich handloom legacy, spectacular destinations, scrumptious cuisine, art forms and crafts of timeless Telangana''.

Participants from over 120 countries and territories, will compete for the Miss World pageant. They will be ''competing not only for the coveted title but also to champion meaningful causes aligned with the Miss World Organization's mission of 'Beauty with a Purpose','' the press release stated.

The representatives will arrive in Telangana on May 7, while the finale will be held on May 31 in Hyderabad. Current Miss World Krystyna Pyszkova from Czechia will crown her successor.