Jaipur girl Koyal Rana, who will represent India at Miss World 2014 in London next month, says she is anxiously waiting for the opportunity and is working hard to get the crown back to India.
"I have been waiting for this day ever since I won the Miss India title. I am tremendously excited to represent my country at such a respectable platform," the 21-year-old said in a statement.
"This opportunity will allow me accomplish all that I dreamt of. I have my eyes focused on the crown and will give it my best to get the crown back," she added.
Koyal is leaving for London Saturday to compete with contestants from over 120 countries at the international pageant, that will take place Dec 14.
It was in the year 2000 when Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra won the Miss world title for India.
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