Tanzania's Jihan crowned 14th Miss Grand International titleholder in Bangkok
Jihan Mohin Dimachk of Tanzania was crowned Miss Grand International 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event featured 80 contestants and was broadcast to millions of viewers worldwide.
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BANGKOK: Tanzania’s Jihan Mohin Dimachk was crowned Miss Grand International (MGI) 2026, becoming the pageant’s 14th titleholder after a final featuring 80 contestants from around the world.
Ecuador’s Shyare Andrade, a favourite who stood hand in hand with her for the final announcement, was first runner-up, while Thailand’s Patthama Jitsawat, known as Ning, finished as one of the fifth runners-up.
Miss Grand International Public Company Limited organised the event under the leadership of Nawat Itsaragrisil.
The 80 representatives competed in an evening of beauty and talent, displaying their charm, confidence and abilities before enthusiastic supporters.
Loud cheers rang out at MGI Hall on the sixth floor of Bravo BKK shopping centre in the Rama 9 area.
Millions of viewers worldwide followed the competition on the GrandTV YouTube channel, from the opening show and the talent competition to the announcement of the winner.
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