Under the lights of Hyderabad’s HITEX Exhibition Centre, 108 women from every corner of the globe stepped onto the stage — each carrying the pride of their nations and the weight of their causes. The 72nd edition of Miss World was more than a contest of gowns and smiles; it was a meeting point for cultures, ideas, and a shared belief in beauty with purpose.
A Crown for the History Books
On the evening of May 31, the air inside the arena shifted as Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand heard her name announced. Applause rose to a roar; cameras caught the moment she accepted the crown from outgoing titleholder Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic. For Thailand, it was a first‑ever Miss World win — decades in the making.
Suchata’s path had been a blend of grace and grit. She excelled in every stage, from the runway to the “Beauty With a Purpose” challenge, where her project on education and empowerment for underprivileged children struck a chord with judges and viewers alike. Charisma, intellect, and an unshakable commitment to service made her victory feel inevitable.
An Evening of Glamour and Exchange
The finale unfolded like a festival. Stephanie Del Valle, Miss World 2016, and Indian television host Sachiin Kumbhar guided the evening, weaving in performances from Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter — bursts of song and dance that brought Indian colour and rhythm to an international audience.
The lead‑up to the big night had been packed: sports competitions, talent showcases, and community projects that revealed as much about the contestants as their stage appearances. That same evening, actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood accepted the Miss World Humanitarian Award, his work in social causes earning a standing ovation.
More Than a Pageant
Miss World 2025 reaffirmed its evolution. No longer just a parade of beauty, it has embraced diversity, sustainability, and the responsibility that comes with a global platform. Hyderabad, hosting for the third time after 1996 and 2023, proved again it could balance the demands of an international spectacle with a deep sense of cultural hospitality.
For Suchata, the crown now opens a year of travel, advocacy, and connection — a chance to carry her message far beyond the stage. Her reign begins not as an end point, but as a continuation of the work that brought her here.