India is all set to host the 71st edition of Miss World where contestants from over 130 countries will gather to showcase their unique talents, intelligence, and compassion.
They will participate in a series of rigorous competitions, including talent showcases, sports challenges, and charitable initiatives, all aimed at highlighting the qualities that make them exceptional ambassadors of change.
There will be several rounds to shortlist participants taking over a period of one month before the grand finale scheduled in November/ December 2023.
Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska shared her excitement about India becoming the venue for Miss World 2023 and wants to explore India’s values and culture. “I need to say that I couldn’t be more excited that I will hand over my crown in this beautiful country and I will be able to spend my entire month with 114 nations here in India. I believe that you have the greatest hospitality in the entire world. And it’s my second time here and have always been welcomed with open arms and you make me feel at home. And also India represents diversity. However, I came here for the second time, I actually discovered that the country is diverse but still has unity, core values from the family, respect, love, and kindness. And this is something that the world loves to see,” she said.
Equally excited and looking forward to India hosting the event was the current Miss India World Sini Shetty, who’ll represent the country in the high-octane competition.
“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 June 8.
The prestigious international pageant will be hosted in India after 27 years, the last being in 1996.India's stint with this pageant has always been exceptional. India has won the Miss World contest six times - the first in 1966. While Reita Faria won the Miss World title in 1966, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was crowned in 1994. Diana Hayden won the Miss World title in 1997. Yukta Mookhey bagged the title of Miss World in 1999. The year 2000 saw a Miss India World again with Priyanka Chopra winning the crown.Manushi Chhillar became the sixth Miss India World.
