Miss Grand International 2026
| Miss Grand International 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Date | October 2026 |
| Venue | India |
| Returns |
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Miss Grand International 2026 will be the 14th edition of the Miss Grand International pageant, to be held in October 2026 in India.
Emma Tiglao of the Philippines will crown her successor at the end of the event.
Background
Location and date
On October 18, 2025, during the finale of the Miss Grand International 2025 pageant, India was officially announced as the host country for the 2026 edition, with the grand final scheduled for October 2026,[1][2] with the pageant's activities will be held across three cities: Jaipur, Agra, and New Delhi.[3]
Selection of participants
As of March 2026, nine delegates have been confirmed: two were crowned in their respective national pageants for the 2026 edition; three received the title as a supplemental award in multi-title national pageants; and four were appointed.
Returns
This edition will feature the return of South Sudan, which last competed in 2017; the Cook Islands and Sierra Leone in 2018; Iran in 2020; Ukraine in 2023; and Honduras in 2024.
Contestants
The following contestants have been confirmed.
| Country/Territory | Contestant | Age[a] | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | Sara Shehu[4] | 22 | Tirana |
| Cook Islands | Matangaro Tarabay[5] | 19 | Rarotonga |
| Cuba | Alyanni Gomez[6] | 25 | Guanajay |
| Ghana | Rebecca Attiogbe[7] | 24 | Lomé |
| Honduras | Emely Alemán[8] | 27 | Catacamas |
| Kazakhstan | Anel Emel[9] | 21 | Almaty |
| Kyrgyzstan | Rufina Gasanova | 22 | Kara-Balta |
| South Sudan | Akoi Arok | 26 | Victoria |
| Ukraine | Maria Kolotilo[10] | 24 | Kyiv |
Upcoming national pageants
| Country/Territory | Date |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 28 March 2026[11] |
| Hong Kong | 29 April 2026 |
| Macau | |
| India | April 2026[12] |
| Paraguay | 3 May 2026[13] |
| United Kingdom | 17 May 2026[14] |
| Czech Republic | 23 May 2026[15] |
| Mexico | May / June 2026[16] |
| Spain | 7 June 2026[17] |
| South Africa | 20 June 2026[18] |
| Guatemala | June 2026[19] |
| Dominican Republic | 4 July 2026[20] |
| New Zealand | 28 July 2026[21][22] |
| Indonesia | 2026[23] |
| Iran | 2026[24] |
| Italy | 2026[25] |
| Japan | 2026[26] |
| Malaysia | 2026[27] |
| Myanmar | 2026[28] |
| Puerto Rico | 2026[29] |
| Sierra Leone | 2026[30] |
| United States | 2026[31] |
| Venezuela | 2026[32] |
Notes
- ^ Ages at the time of the pageant
References
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- ^ Armin P. Adina (18 October 2025). "Emma Tiglao gives PH a back-to-back win at Miss Grand International 2025". entertainment.inquirer.net. Archived from the original on 2026-02-05. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
- ^ Berkat Prima (25 October 2025). "India Bakal Jadi Tuan Rumah Miss Grand International 2026, Perdana!" [India Will Host Miss Grand International 2026 For The First Time!]. IDN Times (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2026-02-05. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ "Sara Shehu, fituese e Miss Grand Albania 2026" [Sara Shehu, winner of Miss Grand Albania 2026] (in Albanian). Shqipëria Post. 9 February 2026. Archived from the original on 11 March 2026.
- ^ Melina Etches (3 November 2025). "Spectacular finale for Miss Cook Islands 2025: High-value prizes for the top three winners". Cook Islands News. Archived from the original on 5 February 2026.
- ^ "Alyanni T Gomez - The new face of Miss Grand Cuba 2026". GMARO Magazine. Archived from the original on 22 March 2026.
- ^ Nancy Panassa (21 August 2025). "Rebecca Attiogbe, la Togolaise sacrée Miss Grand Ghana 2026" [Rebecca Attiogbe, the Togolese crowned Miss Grand Ghana 2026]. actulome.com (in French). Archived from the original on 20 October 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Emely Alemán vuelve a brillar y esta vez lo hace con la corona de Miss Grand Honduras 2026" [Emely Alemán shines again, this time with the Miss Grand Honduras 2026 crown] (in Spanish). HonduNews. 11 January 2026. Archived from the original on 11 March 2026.
- ^ Альберт Ахметов (5 December 2025). "22-летняя девушка из Шымкента стала Miss Qazaqstan 2025" [A 22-year-old girl from Shymkent became Miss Kazakhstan 2025] (in Russian). inform.kz. Archived from the original on 21 January 2026.
- ^ "Детский врач из «Охматдета» победила в конкурсе «Королева Украины 2025»" [Pediatrician from "Okhmatdet" won the "Queen of Ukraine 2025" contest]. Oboz.ua. 3 October 2025. Archived from the original on 11 March 2026.
- ^ "MGI เปิดบ้านแถลงข่าวสุดยิ่งใหญ่ Miss Grand Thailand 2026 ชูคอนเซ็ปต์ Grand Evolution:Thai Soft Power" [MGI held a grand press conference for Miss Grand Thailand 2026, highlighting the concept of Grand Evolution: Thai Soft Power]. Naewna (in Thai). 6 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Jacqueline Ponce León (2 December 2025). "Lupita Jones defiende Mexicana Universal ante polémicas" [Lupita Jones defends Mexicana Universal amid controversies] (in Spanish). El Diario de Chihuahua.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Miss Grand South Africa 2026 Grand Final". itickets.co.za. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ "Miss Guatemala 2026 Junio, Ciudad de Guatemala". missguatemalacontest. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "Miss Grand Punta Cana presenta a su candidata al certamen nacional" [Miss Grand Punta Cana presents its candidate for the national pageant] (in Spanish). Diario Libre. 11 March 2026. Archived from the original on 11 March 2026.
- ^ "Miss Universe New Zealand 2026 : The Grand Finals". www.eventfinda.co.nz. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ "Miss Universe New Zealand 2026 (Other titles are at stake Miss Grand International New Zealand 2026)". instagram.com. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
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- ^ "Miss Grand Iran 2026". missgrandiran.com. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ Samuele Meton (12 November 2025). "Miss Grand International Italy FVG 2026: moda, spettacolo e solidarietà a Villa Malbuton di Mortegliano" [Miss Grand International Italy FVG 2026: fashion, entertainment, and solidarity at Villa Malbuton in Mortegliano] (in Italian). Nordest24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "【結果速報】ミス・グランド・ジャパン石橋恵莉加、世界大会でTOP22入賞＆特別賞受賞！" [[Breaking Results] Miss Grand Japan Erika Ishibashi places in the Top 22 and wins a special prize at the world competition!] (in Japanese). PR Times. 22 October 2025.
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- ^ "Miss Grand Mandalay 2026 ပြိုင်ပွဲဝင် အလှမယ်များအား မိတ်ဆက်ခြင်း အခမ်းအနား" [Miss Grand Mandalay 2026 contestants introduction ceremony] (in Burmese). Myanmar Celebrity. 21 January 2026. Archived from the original on 15 March 2026.
- ^ "Nuestra Belleza Puerto Rico celebra décimo aniversario abriendo inscripciones para la edición 2026" [Nuestra Belleza Puerto Rico celebrates its tenth anniversary by opening registration for the 2026 edition] (in Spanish). Metro. 28 October 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Miss Grand Sierra Leone 2026". althyri.com. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "Miss Grand DMV Debuts at RVA Fashion Week". 6 News Richmond. 18 March 2026. Archived from the original on 19 March 2026.
- ^ Sonia Hernández (3 February 2026). "Miss Grand Venezuela rindió tributo a India en sesión fotográfica" [Miss Grand Venezuela paid tribute to India in a photo shoot] (in Spanish). Últimas Noticias. Archived from the original on 8 February 2026.