Sumitra, Kalpana and Ganga competing in ‘Mrs. Asia International 2026’ held in Thailand
KATHMANDU:- The ‘Classic and Mrs. Asia International 2026’—part of the international beauty pageant ‘Asia International Pageant’—has kicked off in Khon Kaen, Thailand. A team comprising the Nepali contestant and official representatives has already arrived in Thailand for the competition, which runs until October 19.
A team led by Bharat Samari of Samari International Events Pvt. Ltd. has arrived in Thailand to participate in the competition; the team includes Sumitra Shrestha (Rosy)—winner of ‘Mrs. Nepal International World 2026’—along with first runner-up Kalpana Prasai (Kamana) and third runner-up Ganga Neupane Raut (Gambhir Ganga).
They were selected for this international platform through the ‘Mrs. Nepal International World 2026’ pageant, which was held last Shrawan at the National Cultural Corporation (Rastriya Nachghar) in Jamal, Kathmandu.
In this prestigious competition being held in Thailand, 21 beauties from nine countries—including Nepal, Japan, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Taiwan (ROC), Singapore, and the host nation, Thailand—are competing for the title.
Throughout this week-long competition, participants will engage in various stages of training, personality development, cultural exchange, and a talent round. The Nepali contestants are expected to showcase their talents on the international stage while promoting Nepal’s indigenous art, culture, and tourism. Organized with the aim of empowering married women and fostering leadership development, the competition’s grand finale will take place on October 19.
