Miss Grand Sri Lanka 2026 Pageant Judges Arrive in Sri Lanka
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At a glance
- An international panel of judges has arrived in Sri Lanka for the 'Miss Grand Sri Lanka - 2026' beauty pageant.
- The delegation includes key figures from the Miss Grand International organization, including its president and vice president.
- The judges were welcomed at Bandaranaike International Airport by the national director and chief trainer of the Sri Lankan pageant.
An international contingent of judges has arrived in Sri Lanka to preside over the final of the 'Miss Grand Sri Lanka - 2026' beauty pageant. The group landed at Bandaranaike International Airport on Thursday afternoon, proceeding through the VIP lounge.
The delegation comprises prominent figures from the Miss Grand International pageant circuit. Among them are Nawat Itsaragrisil, the President of Miss Grand International, and Teresa Chaivisut, the Vice President. The lineup also includes Emma Mary Tiglao, the winner of Miss Grand International - 2025, Vanessa Pulgarin, winner of the M.G.I.- Old Star competition, and Sargam Koushal, winner of the World Mrs. Pageant from India.
They were warmly received at the airport by a large group of officials and enthusiasts. Leading the welcome party was Rukmal Senanayake, the National Director and Chief Trainer for the Miss Grand Sri Lanka pageant. His presence underscored the significance of the judges' arrival for the upcoming competition.
Originally published by Lankadeepa in Sinhala. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.