(China) – Miss China has won the coveted title of Miss World, triumphing on home soil in a mining city on the edge of the Gobi desert. Chinese audience erupted in cheers when it was announced that Yu Wenxia had been awarded the title.
“When I was young I felt very lucky because so many people helped me and I hope in the future, I can help more children to feel lucky,” said Yu. Last year’s Miss World Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela handed over her crown in the futuristic Dongsheng stadium in the northeastern city of Ordos.
A total of 116 contestants, the highest number ever, took to the stage during the contest.