(JAIPUR, INDIA) – South Sudan’s Evaline Neim Mohammed Salleh has won the Miss Ocean World 2025 title at the international beauty pageant held in Jaipur, India. The grand finale took place at Grassfield Valley on Delhi Road, Jaipur, and brought together contestants from 20 countries for nine days of competition under the theme “Clean and Pollution Free Ocean.”
India’s Parul Singh was named First Runner Up, while Nicole Slynkova from the Czech Republic, Kurara Shigeta from Japan, and Angelika Magdalena Feicht from Poland were placed as Second, Third and Fourth Runners Up respectively.
| Title | Country | Winner/Position |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Ocean World 2025 | South Sudan | Evaline Salleh |
| First Runner Up | India | Parul Singh |
| Second Runner Up | Czech Republic | Nicole Slynkova |
| Third Runner Up | Japan | Kurara Shigeta |
| Fourth Runner Up | Poland | Angelika Feicht |
The event, organised by Fusion Group, aimed to celebrate beauty while also highlighting cultural heritage and global awareness of ocean conservation. It is regarded as one of the world’s ten leading international beauty pageants and has become an important platform for promoting tourism, environmental advocacy and cultural exchange.
Yogesh Mishra, the Founder and Director of Fusion Group, described the event as a milestone for Rajasthan. “Hosting such a renowned pageant is a proud moment for Jaipur and for India. It is not only a celebration of talent and beauty but also a call for environmental conservation and cultural unity,” he said.
The finale was attended by a number of public figures, including Dr Jagdish Chandra, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat 24, Pandit Suresh Mishra, President of Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha and political leader, alongside philanthropist Conductla Siddhu Reddy. The judging panel consisted of international experts, among them Laura Hudson, former Miss Ocean World Alisa Miskovska, Angul Zharipova, Dr Aishwarya, Ekta Jain, Siddhu Reddy, Rahul Taneja and Divyanshi Bansal.
Throughout the nine day competition, contestants participated in a series of rounds designed to test elegance, stage presence and social awareness. These included evening gown and swimsuit segments, as well as a question and answer session on environmental challenges. The opening featured a fashion presentation of designer gowns created by students from Kamla Poddar Institute, which was well received by the audience.
Former title holder Alisa Miskovska officially crowned Evaline Salleh, marking the continuation of the event’s legacy of empowering women through advocacy. The show featured choreography by Shahrukh Khan, makeup design by Jassi Chhabra of Shades Salon, and was hosted by Rakesh Sharma. International coordinators Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra directed the event, receiving praise for its professionalism and scale.
The “Clean Ocean” theme shaped the competitions and side events, with contestants promoting the message of reducing marine pollution through creative presentations and photoshoots. Participants also showcased their countries’ cultural heritage, reinforcing the pageant’s global identity.
South Sudan’s Evaline Salleh now begins her reign as Miss Ocean World 2025 with a platform that connects beauty to meaningful causes such as environmental protection. Her victory places South Sudan on the global stage in a positive spotlight.
