For the first time in the history of Mr World championship, an Indian has won the title. During a grand ceremony on Tuesday at Southport Theatre, Southport, Rohit Khandelwal, who had earlier won the prestigious Provogue Personal Care Mr India World 2015 went on to win this prestigious title.

Humbled to be the first Asian , Indian to win Mr.world 2016 . Thanks for all the love 😘😘 With @mrworld2014 A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jul 19, 2016 at 7:25pm PDT

Rohit, who was dressed in a tuxedo designed by Nivedita Saboo was crowned Mr World, whereas at the 1st runner up position was Mr Puerto Rico and 2nd runner-up, Mr Mexico.

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According to a report, there were around 47 participants across the world who were running for this coveted title.

And we are all set for our first performance on the stage #mrworld2016 A photo posted by Rohit Khandelwal (@rohit_khandelwal77) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:32am PDT

As per reports, Rohit had undergone rigorous physical training to gain optimum levels of fitness without turning bulky. Along with the physical training sessions, he also had to go through various grooming sessions. He was also given special Football and Circuit training to increase his endurance and perform the various physical challenges at the pageant.

After passing every challenge that was a part of this pageant, Khandelwal emerged a clear winner. Apart from the judgement panel, voting via mobile phones was also enabled and this allowed the general public to be a part of the proceedings.

Reacting to the major win, Rohit said, “I still can’t believe that I have won the Mr World title. Being the first Indian ever to win this title makes me immensely proud and ecstatic.”

Rohit has received a cash prize of $50,000 along with the coveted title.