Miss World 2024 head-to-head challenge finale celebrated in Hyderabad with grace, intellect, and cultural pride

The grand finale of the Head-to-Head Challenge at the 72nd Miss World Festival was held with splendour and intellect at Hotel Trident, Hyderabad on Friday.

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Twenty contestants-five each from Europe, Africa, Asia & Oceania, and the Americas & Caribbean-showcased their eloquence, advocacy, and social vision during this prestigious event.

The Head-to-Head Challenge, a key segment of the Miss World Festival, provides a global platform for participants to voice their views on critical social issues.

Two participants from each continent were selected for the final round, with one winner per continent advancing to the Top 10.

Contestants from the Americas and the Caribbean, including Brazil, Suriname, Cayman Islands, Guyana, and Trinidad & Tobago, addressed the issue of women's empowerment and safety in Telangana.

Miss Guyana emphasised that "women belong everywhere, and safety is a right, not a privilege," commending Telangana as a place where women can live and explore freely.

Miss Trinidad & Tobago, who advanced to the final, remarked that progress and empowerment go hand in hand, noting that Hyderabad has embraced this ideal. She added, "We cannot succeed when half the population is left behind. Thank you, Telangana, for ensuring women are not left behind."