Anudi Gunasekara makes history for Sri Lanka at Miss World Festival
DAILY MIRROR LK NEWS
29 May 2025
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Colombo, May 29 (Daily Mirror) – In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka, Anudi Gunasekara etched her name into pageant history by claiming the title of First Runner-Up from Asia in the Miss World Multimedia Challenge at the 72nd Miss World Festival in the vibrant city of Telangana, India.
Anudi’s remarkable performance not only earned her a place among the Top 20 global finalists in the prestigious challenge but also made her the first Sri Lankan contestant ever to reach this milestone in the Multimedia category. Her success stands as a testament to the growing presence and talent of Sri Lanka on the international stage.
Further elevating her achievement, Anudi clinched a coveted position among the Top 8 global winners of the Multimedia Challenge, selected from an impressive pool of 108 participants worldwide.
This victory also marked another historic first: Sri Lanka secured a spot in the Top 20 of three fast-track events Talent, Head-to-Head Challenge and Multimedia for the first time in Miss World history. It is a resounding moment of national pride and progress in the country’s pageantry journey.
In a highly competitive Asia and Oceania region, the Top 5 Multimedia finalists included representatives from New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Thailand ultimately claimed the top title, with warm congratulations extended for their well-earned victory.
The Multimedia Challenge is a modern reflection of influence, showcasing contestants’ ability to tell meaningful stories and drive conversations through digital platforms. From championing social causes to offering intimate behind-the-scenes glimpses of their Miss World experiences, these young women harnessed the power of social media with creativity and heart.
Participants were evaluated on their digital presence across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and the official Miss World app, with judges assessing both their home-country preparations and their on-ground experiences at the festival in Telangana.
Anudi Gunasekara’s historic win stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring beauty queens in Sri Lanka and beyond — a shining example of how dedication, authenticity and digital storytelling can captivate a global audience.