In a dazzling display of beauty, poise, and talent, Trishna Ray has been crowned Miss Teen Universe 2024! The KIIT University student from Bhubaneshwar claimed the prestigious title in the stunning Kimberley region of South Africa. Competing against fierce contenders from Peru, South Africa, Brazil, Kenya, Portugal, the Netherlands, and other top nations, Ray triumphed in a captivating event that spanned from November 1 to November 9. 
Ray was the jury's favorite to win the title of Miss Teen Universe 2024 after defeating every competitor. First runner-up was Peruvian Anne Thorsen, while the second runner-up was Precious Andre of Namibia.

Ray, the daughter of Colonel Dillip Kumar Ray and Rajashree Ray, is a fashion technology student at KIIT. She had to overcome a number of obstacles on her path to becoming the champion, including the loss of competition possibilities in Colombia and the Dominican Republic because of visa issues. She won in South Africa because of her tenacity.

Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the founder of KIIT University, congratulated Ray after she won, emphasizing how her perseverance and tenacity made her victory particularly significant. On social media, former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik congratulated Trishna Ray of #Odisha on winning the title of Miss Teen Universe 2024 in Kimberley, South Africa. 

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Fashion designer Shaine Soni praised Ray and remarked, "It was your time." "India came, India shined, India conquered," another user said. Thank you for delivering this honor to the country, Trishna Ray. "This is the first time that India has both the pink and the golden crowns. What a year. What an ND. "What girls," remarked a third user.

On its website, her institute published an article announcing her victory and outlining her challenges and disappointments. Ray is especially happy with this victory because she was unable to compete in Colombia and the Dominican Republic because of visa problems. 
The institute congratulated Ray and said that India and Odisha were very proud.