Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic emerged as the new Miss World in a dazzling competition held in Mumbai, India, on Saturday night.

The first runner-up was Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon among the 112 contestants participating in the event at the Jio World Convention Center.

Expressing her joy, Pyszkova stated, “Being crowned Miss World is a dream come true. I am deeply honored to represent my country and the values of 'beauty with a purpose' on a global platform.”

The event marked a return to India after 28 years, showcasing the diverse culture, traditions, heritage, arts, crafts, and textiles of the country to a global audience.

Participants donned intricately embroidered skirts and blouses, performing to popular Bollywood songs.

As Karoline Bielawska of Poland handed over the crown, Pyszková waved to the large crowd and shared hugs with fellow contestants.

The event highlighted India's rich cultural tapestry and featured Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and Miss World 2013 Megan Young from the Philippines as hosts.

India's representative, Sini Shetty, reached the final eight but exited the competition. Six Indian women have previously won the Miss World title, including Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000), and Manushi Chillar (2017).