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Poland’s Maja Klejda named second runner-up at Miss World 2025

02.06.2025 11:55
Poland’s Maja Klejda was named second runner-up at the Miss World 2025 pageant on Saturday, finishing third overall in the international competition held in Hyderabad, southern India.
Aurelie Joachim from Martinique, Hasset Admassu from Ethiopia, Maja Klajda from Poland, and Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand compete in the 72nd Miss World beauty peagant in Hyderabad, India, May 31, 2025. Thailands Chuangsri won the crown.
Aurelie Joachim from Martinique, Hasset Admassu from Ethiopia, Maja Klajda from Poland, and Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand compete in the 72nd Miss World beauty peagant in Hyderabad, India, May 31, 2025. Thailand's Chuangsri won the crown. Photo: DIVYAKANT SOLANKI/PAP/EPA

Klejda, who earned the Miss Polonia 2024 title last year, was one of more than 100 contestants vying for the crown.

She was also awarded the title of Miss World Europe 2025 after placing ahead of a contestant from Ukraine.

Nasza Miss Polonia 2024 👑 MAJA KLAJDA jako 2 Wicemiss World oraz Miss World Europe 🤍🤍❤️❤️ Maju dostarczyłaś nam wiele emocji, radości i powodów do dumy! 😍🥹

Opublikowany przez Miss Polonia Niedziela, 1 czerwca 2025

She caught the judges’ attention in part with a lime-colored gown with a train, designed by Polish fashion designer Emil Wieczorek, known for his work on the TV show Dancing with the Stars.

Maja Klajda from Poland competes in the 72nd Miss World grand finale held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, India, 31 May 2025. Photo: DIVYAKANT SOLANKI/PAP/EPA Maja Klajda competes in the 72nd Miss World grand finale in Hyderabad, India, May 31, 2025. Photo: DIVYAKANT SOLANKI/PAP/EPA

A native of Łęczna, a town of about 17,500 in eastern Poland, Klejda holds a degree in psychology from the University of Warsaw. She has long been active in supporting children and teens facing social exclusion and mental health challenges.

Klejda is also passionate about Polish folk traditions and spent 11 years performing with the Lublin Song and Dance Ensemble.

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Source: Miss Polonia/Facebook.com