Global Glamor Venture hosts sash ceremony for top 25 contestants of Miss Universe Nepal

KATHMANDU: Global Glamor Venture, the organiser of Miss Universe Nepal, successfully conducted the Sash Ceremony for the top 25 contestants of Miss Universe Nepal 2024 in Kathmandu on Sunday. 

Miss Universe Nepal National Director Sangita Puri and Choreographer Dikpal Karki presented sashes to the selected 25 contestants.

This year's pageant has embraced greater inclusivity, attracting a diverse array of applicants, including mute contestants, transgender individuals, married women, non-resident Nepali women, and professionals from fields such as medicine, engineering, and aviation. Notable participants include Sujal Bam, representing the mute community, and Niyukty Arjal, a dentist and the Founding Director of Gums and Giggles Dental Clinic.

The top 25 contestants include Sampada Ghimire (Contestant No. 1), Choten Phuntso (Contestant No. 2), Shriyanka Thapa (Contestant No. 3), Anushka Wasthi (Contestant No. 4), Sujal Bam (Contestant No. 5), Neha Chaudhary (Contestant No. 6), Manisha Pariyar (Contestant No. 7), Smriti Singh (Contestant No. 8), Alina Gurung (Contestant No. 9), Renata Kattel (Contestant No. 10), Tulasha Nepal (Contestant No. 11), Niyukti Arjal (Contestant No. 12), Hritisha Manandhar (Contestant No. 13), Puja Bastola (Contestant No. 14), Khusi Duttraj (Contestant No. 15), Ayusha Karki (Contestant No. 16), Asmi Dhakal (Contestant No. 17), Shivani Karna (Contestant No. 18), Gajal Karn (Contestant No. 19), Karren Murray (Contestant No. 20), Samyukta Malla (Contestant No. 21), Akshita Chetti (Contestant No. 22), Nitu Pun (Contestant No. 23), Tashi Gurung (Contestant No. 24), and Samriddhi Kc (Contestant No. 25).

Chief guest Nina Upadhyay congratulated the contestants and shared her own inspiring story of being jailed at 13 for advocating women's empowerment. 

The finalists will receive extensive training from International Image Consultant and Pageant Coach Alexander Gonzalez, Pageant Analyst Luis Portelles, and other national trainers. Training will cover personality development, public speaking, personal finance, and other life skills.

The grand finale of Miss Universe Nepal 2024 will be held in the first week of September. The winner will represent Nepal at the Miss Universe 2024 competition in Mexico this November.