Four exceptional women were crowned winners, each representing a different continental region:
At the 72nd Miss World pageant held in Hyderabad, India, the Head-to-Head Challenge spotlighted contestants’ commitment to social causes aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Four exceptional women were crowned winners, each representing a different continental region: Africa: Faith Bwalya (Zambia)Americas & Caribbean: Anna-Lise Nanton (Trinidad and Tobago)Asia & Oceania: İdil Bilgen (Turkey)Europe: Millie-Mae Adams (England) These winners advanced to the Top 10 of their respective continental regions, reflecting their impactful advocacy and eloquence during the challenge.
Additionally, Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara garnered significant attention with her “Saheli” project, addressing period poverty in Sri Lanka. Her initiative and compelling presentation earned her a spot among the Top 20 finalists in the Head-to-Head Challenge. The Head-to-Head Challenge continues to be a vital platform within the Miss World pageant, emphasizing the contestants’ dedication to meaningful social change and the pageant’s overarching theme of “Beauty with a Purpose.”
the 72nd Miss World pageant held in Hyderabad, India, the Head-to-Head Challenge served as a prominent platform for contestants to showcase their advocacy work aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This challenge, part of Miss World’s “Beauty with a Purpose” ethos, highlights the social impact efforts of contestants worldwide.
These winners demonstrated outstanding public speaking skills, strong advocacy initiatives, and a clear commitment to sustainable development. As a result, they advanced to the Top 10 of their respective continental groups, bringing them closer to the Miss World crown.
The Head-to-Head Challenge continues to be a defining feature of the Miss World competition, celebrating purpose-driven leadership and empowering young women to be catalysts for change in their communities.After a series of impactful presentations, four contestants emerged as winners, each representing a continental region:

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