In the 60th Miss World beauty pageant being held in Sanya, China, Miss Sweden was awarded the Miss World Sports, held at Cima Luhuitou Park, Sanya on October 21, 2010. With this win, Miss Sweden, Dani Karlsson, is confirmed the top 25 semifinalists in the Miss World 2010. The runner-ups in the contest were Miss China and Miss USA respectively.
In another, Miss World Beach Beauty contest held on October 19, Miss Puerto Rico, Yara Lasanta, was awarded Miss Swimsuit. With this, Yara has secured the position of top 25 semifinalists. The runner-ups of Miss Swimsuit were Miss USA, Miss Norway, Miss China and Miss French Polynesia respectively.
The contest is being held in China after Vietnam backed out of the hosting contract on January 28, 2010. The final round of the Miss World 2010 will be held on October 30, 2010. The current Miss World, Kaiane Aldorino of Gibralator will crown her successor on the final of the event.