Sat Nov 16 00:38:12 UTC 2024: ## Indian Teenager Trishna Ray Crowned Miss Teen Universe 2024
**Kimberley, South Africa –** India is celebrating a double victory in the world of beauty pageants. Following Rachel Gupta’s win at Miss Grand International, Trishna Ray, hailing from Odisha, has been crowned Miss Teen Universe 2024. The win, achieved at the prestigious competition held in Kimberley, South Africa, adds to a remarkable year for India in international pageantry.
Ray, whose father is a Colonel in the Indian Army, overcame visa challenges that prevented her from competing in earlier events. Despite these setbacks, her dedication and perseverance shone through, culminating in her triumph. Her National Director, Nikhil Anand, expressed his pride, stating his confidence in Ray’s ability to win. He called 2024 a “golden year” for Indian pageantry, with two major international wins already secured.
Glamanand Group, which represented Ray in the competition, also expressed immense joy at her achievement. PR Head Sarvesh Kashyap lauded Ray’s perseverance and the national pride her win generated. The group reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Indian participation in international pageants.
With the Miss Universe pageant currently underway, featuring Indian contestant Ria Singha, hopes are high for another Indian victory. Ray’s win serves as an inspiring testament to resilience and hard work, adding to India’s growing dominance in the global beauty pageant scene.
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