Media Release
Bengaluru, Feb 20 : The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru witnessed an emotional and grand send-off for Sweezal Furtado, the reigning Miss Global India 2024, as she embarked on her journey to Cambodia for the initial rounds of the Miss Global 2024 competition. A sea of supporters, including family, friends, fans, and well-wishers, gathered to cheer for the 20-year-old pageant sensation. The atmosphere was electric, with banners, flowers, and chants of “Go Sweezal!” echoing through the terminal, as India’s pride prepared to take on the world stage.
The Miss Global 2024 competition, which will commence in Cambodia on February 23 and conclude in Thailand on March 9, will see representatives from 85 countries vying for the coveted title. Sweezal, with her unparalleled grace, talent, and determination, is set to represent India with pride and poise.
Sweezal Furtado’s journey to Miss Global 2024 is nothing short of extraordinary. Crowned Miss Global India 2024 at the Miss Super Model India event held at Clarks Amer in Jaipur on July 28, 2024, she has already etched her name in the annals of pageant history. Her coronation was a moment of immense pride for the nation, as she also clinched the titles of ‘Miss Best Rampwalk 2024’, ‘Miss Best in Evening Gown 2024’, and ‘Miss Popular 2024’.
Her pageant career began with a bang when she won the “Fresh Face of Ignite India 2021” title, followed by securing the second runner-up position at MISS SUPERMODEL INDIA 2022. In June 2023, Sweezal made headlines by winning the Miss Teen Universal 2023 title and the International Princess crown at the Miss Teen International Pageant in Peru. She also bagged the titles of Miss Teen Universal Asia and Best National Costume, showcasing her versatility and global appeal.
Sweezal Furtado is a multifaceted talent who has proven time and again that she is more than just a beauty queen. Known as “South India’s Supermodel,” she is a gifted dancer whose performance to the song “Nach Meri Rani” even caught the attention of renowned singer Guru Randhawa. Her eloquence and passion for poetry have also earned her accolades, including a national-level recognition at the Kavita Trust Poetry Recitation competition in 2019.
Balancing her academic pursuits with her passion for modeling, Sweezal is currently a third-year BBA student in Entrepreneurship at St Joseph’s College of Commerce in Bengaluru.
As Sweezal left for Cambodia, the overwhelming support from her fans and well-wishers was a clear reflection of the nation’s pride and expectations. Her mother, Savitha Furtado, who hails from Bennekudru in Barkur, was visibly emotional as she bid farewell to her daughter. “Sweezal has always been a fighter. She has worked tirelessly to reach where she is today, and we are all so proud of her,” she said.
Miss Global: A platform for empowerment
The Miss Global pageant, established in 2013, is renowned for its inclusivity, welcoming single mothers and women aged 18 to 35. This aligns perfectly with Sweezal’s belief in beauty with purpose and her vision of empowered womanhood. Following in the footsteps of the reigning Miss Global 2023, Ashley Melendez of Puerto Rico, Sweezal aims to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and her unique perspective on the global stage.
As Sweezal Furtado embarks on this new chapter of her journey, the fashion and pageant industry is watching closely. With her track record of success, multifaceted talents, and unwavering determination, she is poised to make a significant impact at Miss Global 2024.
The entire nation stands united in support of Sweezal, eagerly anticipating the heights she will reach and the inspiration she will provide to the next generation of aspiring models and pageant contestants.