Miss World 2006 title goes to Miss Czech Republic

Warsaw, Sep 30: Miss Czech Republic, an 18-year-old high school student, took the Miss World crown today in Poland's capital Warsaw.

Tatana Kucharova, a blue-eyed blonde wearing a tight-fitting white gown, fought back tears as the Miss World sash was draped over her shoulder and a glittering crown placed on her head.

Kucharova beat contestants from 103 countries to capture the title in a two-hour pageant billed as television's most watched event.

Miss Romania, Ioana Valentina Boitor, was first runner-up.

Reuters