Sri Lanka’s representative at the 73rd Miss World pageant, fashion designer and model Prathibha Liyanarachchi, has secured multiple top placements in the fast-track rounds of the competition, strengthening Sri Lanka’s presence on the international pageant stage.
Competing against representatives from around 100 countries and territories, Liyanarachchi has earned places in four major fast-track challenges.
She was named among the Top 24 in Beauty With a Purpose (BWAP), Top 23 in Talent, Top 24 in the Sports Challenge, and Top 60 in Top Model.
The achievements recognise her performance across a range of challenges that form an important part of the Miss World competition, highlighting her talents in fashion, creativity, purpose and advocacy.
Liyanarachchi, a fashion designer, model and founder of HOOP The Label, has centred her Beauty With a Purpose project on empowering underprivileged women in Sri Lanka through craft.
Through the initiative, women artisans are provided with training, mentorship and income-generating opportunities, while their traditional and creative skills are developed into products with the potential to reach wider markets.
Her project was shortlisted among the Top 24 Beauty With a Purpose projects worldwide and was also recognised among the top six representatives from the Asia and Oceania region.
The grand finale of the 73rd Miss World pageant is scheduled to take place today, September 5, 2026, in Nha Trang, Vietnam, where contestants will compete for the Miss World crown.
