Dominican Republic’s Joheirry Mola Crowned Miss World 2026
What Happened
"Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026 at the 73rd Miss World finale held in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Elisabeth Reynes Alabern of Spain finished as the first runner-up, while Taanusiya Chetty of Malaysia was named second runner-up and also won the Beauty With a Purpose award. India was represented by Nikita Porwal, who finished among the Top 40 contestants but did not advance to the Top 20."
Key Takeaways
India’s Nikita Porwal finished in the Top 40 at Miss World 2026, while Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic won the crown. Although India did not advance to the Top 20, the country maintained its strong record of placements at the global pageant, reflecting its continued presence on the international stage.