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! 😍🥹
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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 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