The stage is set in Vietnam for the Miss World 2026 finale, where contestants from around the globe will vie for the prestigious crown. Nikita Porwal is representing India in this global pageant and will compete for the coveted title. The grand finale, featuring 111 contestants, will be live-streamed on Jio Hotstar starting at 5:30 PM.
For the uninitiated, Nikita Porwal is representing India in this competition and today the winner of Miss World 2026 will be announced.
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, will pass the crown to her successor at the end of the event. The Miss World Organization announced on March 25, 2026 that the 73rd edition of the pageant will take place in Vietnam. India’s Manushi Chhillar won the Miss World title in 2017 and now all eyes are on Nikita Porwal.
Nikita Porwal is a well-known Indian women’s football player. She is currently playing for Gokulam Kerala in the Indian Women’s League. She is a versatile player, who can play in multiple positions like defender, midfielder and forward. She was part of the Indian team that participated in the 2019 South Asian Games held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Nikita from Madhya Pradesh emerged as a household name after winning the Femina Miss India World title in 2024. She is a graduate from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda before she entered the world of beauty pageants.
She started her career as a television anchor and later worked in theater. Nikita too wants to work in films and dreams of working with directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Why did we hear about Nikita’s ensemble?
Earlier this month, Nikita had flown to Vietnam to get ready for this prestigious international pageant, representing India in various events. She dazzled in a stunning black and gold royal outfit for the Miss World 'Dances of the World' segment.
What was Nikita like to look at?
She wore a sculptured blouse with a fine gold body chain and a multi-coloured draped skirt. She complemented her outfit with traditional gold jewelry such as a maang-tikka, large earrings, multiple bangles, armlets, a waist belt and anklets.
Her hair was long and braided, and was decorated with gold ornaments.
Who’ll she be running against?
Other contestants against India’s Nikita Porwal are Olivija Sponowski of Australia, Samanjar Sayeed of Bangladesh, Gabriela Botelho of Brazil, Indira Ampiot of France, Audrey Bianca Callista of Indonesia, Yui Kawana of Japan, Tanusia Chetty of Malaysia, Luna Luitel of Nepal, Asia-Rose Simpson of the Philippines and Grace Richardson of England.
The Miss World 2026 finale will be live streamed exclusively on Jio Hotstar on September 5 at 5:30 PM onward.
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