Specialized immigration channel, personalized assistance in RGIA, for Miss World contestants in Hyderabad

To accommodate the arrival of Miss World contestants and international representatives, special arrangements were made at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad | Photo source: Arrangements

Hyderabad started its 72nd edition of the Miss Miss Beauty Pageant in just a few days, so it began to welcome contestants from all over the world. The international event will be held in Telangana for the first time and will begin with an opening ceremony at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on May 10.

To accommodate the arrival of international representatives, special arrangements were made at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA). A senior airport official confirmed that a dedicated immigration channel has been established for contestants, as well as temporary exclusive lounge spaces, personalized assistance and dedicated porter services to ensure a smooth transit for participants and their teams.

Temporary exclusive lounge space is set up at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad | Photo source: Arrangement

Participants landed in Hyderabad

As of Monday (May 5, 2025), several contestants have landed in the city, including Miss Maria Amelia Batista Antonio, Portugal. Miss South Africa Zoalise van Rensburg; Miss Brazil Jessy Pedroso and Miss Emma Morrison, Canada. In the next two days, contestants from more than 120 countries are expected to arrive.

Various arrangements have been made at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad, and contestants from more than 120 countries from Miss World 2025 start landing at the airport | Photo source: Arrangements

The event attracted Telangana's sports and cultural idols. Noted boxer and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen called the pageant “not only a celebration of beauty, but also a platform to empower, diversity and global unity.” She added that it was an opportunity to showcase the state’s rich cultural heritage to the world.

Olympic medalist PV Sindhu responded to a similar view, saying: “It’s an unprecedented celebration.

The Miss World 2025 finale is scheduled for May 31 at the Hitex Exhibition Centre, with a series of events planned throughout the month that draws global talent and a vibrant culture of the state.