“India prepares to welcome the world with open arms with the 71st Miss World 2023 and showcase the nation’s grace, magnificence, and progressive spirit. Be part of us in celebrating the facility of girls to make a distinction, as we embark on this extraordinary journey collectively,” Miss World 2022, Karolina Bielawska mentioned.
Julia Morley additionally expressed her pleasure about India changing into the venue for Miss World 2023.
“I’m delighted to announce India as the brand new house of the 71st Miss World Closing! I’ve had a terrific affection for India from the primary second I visited this unbelievable nation greater than 30 years in the past! We can’t wait to share your distinctive and various tradition, world-class sights and breathtaking places with the remainder of the world. Miss World Restricted and PME Leisure are becoming a member of forces – to provide a rare Miss World Competition. 71st Miss World 2023 will showcase the Achievements of 130 Nationwide champions of their one-month journey throughout ‘Unbelievable India’ as we current the 71st and most spectacular Miss World ultimate ever. I would additionally wish to thank Dr Syed Zafar Islam for his assist in making this attainable,” Julia Morley mentioned.
Contestants from over 130 nations will collect in India to showcase their distinctive skills, intelligence, and compassion. They’ll take part in a sequence of rigorous competitions, together with expertise showcases, sports activities challenges, and charitable initiatives, all geared toward highlighting the qualities that make them distinctive ambassadors of change.
There can be a number of rounds to shortlist individuals taking on a interval of 1 month earlier than the grand finale scheduled in November/December 2023.
The distinguished worldwide pageant can be hosted in India after 27 years, the final being in 1996.
India’s stint with this pageant has all the time been distinctive. India has gained the Miss World contest six occasions – the primary in 1966. Whereas Reita Faria gained the Miss World title in 1966, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was topped in 1994. Diana Hayden gained the Miss World title in 1997. Yukta Mookhey bagged the title of Miss World in 1999.
The 12 months 2000 noticed a Miss India World once more with Priyanka Chopra successful the crown.
Manushi Chhillar grew to become the sixth Miss India World.