India To Host Miss World Pageant After Almost 30 Years: Here's All You Need To Know?

The Miss World pageant is all set to be hosted by India after a gap of almost 30 years! The international beauty pageant is making a comeback to India, and the festivities will kick off with "The Opening Ceremony" and "India Welcomes the World Gala" in the capital, New Delhi, on February 20, organised by the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC).

All You Need To Know About Miss World Pageant

The grand finale is set to dazzle at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on March 9, and you can catch all the action through global streaming and telecast.

The event will unfold at various venues, including the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, featuring 120 contestants from around the world competing in different events and charitable initiatives.

The exciting announcement was made at a press conference attended by Miss World 2021, Karolina Bielawska of Poland, along with former winners like Toni Ann Singh, Vanessa Ponce De Leon, Manushi Chhillar, and Stephanie Del Valle.

Picture From Official Press Launch Of Miss World/Twitter

Expressing her love for India, Julia Morley, chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organisation, thanked Jamil Saidi for making the return to India possible. She mentioned assembling the best team for the 71st edition, promising a spectacular show.

When Did India Last Host Miss World?

India last hosted the Miss World pageant in 1996, and the most recent Indian winner was Manushi Chhillar in 2017.

Significance Of India Hosting Miss World Pageant According To Manushi Chhillar

Manushi in a recent interview to news agency ANI said, "I am excited...It is nice that so many girls are going to come to India and going to talk about India and they are going to experience our hospitality."

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This year, Sini Shetty, Femina Miss India World 2022 from Karnataka, will represent India at this prestigious international event.

Femina Miss India World 2022/Twitter

Get ready for the glamour and excitement as the 71st edition of Miss World takes place from February 18 to March 9 in the country.

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