Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, Apr 19: In a glittering finale held on April 18, 2026, at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Goa’s Sadhvi Satish Sail was crowned Femina Miss India World 2026, marking the 61st edition of the prestigious pageant themed ‘Daughters of This Soil’.

Sail, who was crowned by outgoing titleholder Nikita Porwal of Madhya Pradesh, is an academically accomplished winner with a double major in economics and international relations from a Canadian university. Fluent in seven languages, she is set to represent India at the Miss World 2027 pageant.

Maharashtra’s Rajnandini Pawar secured the position of first runner-up, while Dr. Sree Advaita, a 24-year-old MBBS graduate from Chennai with Tamil-Telugu roots and raised in Jammu, was declared second runner-up. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, Advaita has performed in over 600 stage shows.

The event, hosted by Maniesh Paul and Sarah-Jane Dias, featured performances by actor Ishaan Khatter and saw participation from 30 contestants representing states across the country. The finale also marked a first, being hosted at a university venue in eastern India.

Expressing her emotions after the win, Sail described the moment as “very surreal,” reflecting a blend of grace and purpose. Her victory has sparked pride in Goa, as she now prepares to represent the country on the global stage.