Sanya (China) Nov 18 (IANS) India s Manushi Chillar won the coveted Miss World 2017 pageant here 16 years after Priyanka Chopra won the title in 2000.
Chillar competed against 108 contestants from various countries at a glittering event held at Sanya City Arena here.
Miss World 2016 winner Puerto Rico s Stephanie Del Valle gave away the coveted crown to the winner.
Chillar who is from Haryana had earlier this year won the Femina Miss India 2017.
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