Kathmandu. Training for the participants of ‘Miss and Mrs. Universal-2026’ has begun. This is the fifth edition of the competition, organized by Sparkle Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

The ‘Miss and Mrs. Universal’ beauty pageant was launched with the aim of bringing both married and unmarried women onto the same stage. According to Nitu Shrestha, president of the organizing organization, a great deal of hard work went into bringing this competition to its fifth edition. She also expressed her satisfaction and happiness with the effort put in.

Expressing her satisfaction with the enthusiastic participation of the contestants, she said, “This event serves as a platform for women; I am happy to provide a stage not only for unmarried women but also for married women through ‘Miss and Mrs. Universal’.” She stated that although training for ‘Miss and Mrs. Universal 2026’ has already begun, there is still room for those wishing to participate in the competition.

“The competition’s final is scheduled for Bhadra; therefore, applications remain open for a few more days,” she said. Renowned choreographer Rojin Shakya is providing training to the contestants in areas such as catwalk and personal development. Nitu Shrestha, president of the organizing organization, stated that the contestants would be fully prepared through a one-month training program before taking the stage.

According to him, the winner will receive the crown along with a cash prize of 50,000, while the first runner-up will receive 25,000 and the second runner-up 10,000.