Purnima Karki and Mridul Acharya Set to Represent Nepal in Poland.
Sanurvi International Nepal has announced Mridul Acharya and Purnima Karki as the official titleholders of Mister and Miss Supranational Nepal 2026. The announcement was made during a grand ceremony held at Hotel Crown Imperial, Kathmandu, where the winners were selected after a special internal assessment by an esteemed panel of judges.
Unlike previous editions, this year’s titleholders were chosen through a focused evaluation process. After detailed assessment and deliberation, Purnima Karki was crowned Miss Supranational Nepal 2026, while Mridul Acharya received the title of Mister Supranational Nepal 2026.
Their selection reflects not only their professional accomplishments but also their potential to represent Nepal with confidence, grace, and purpose on one of the world’s most recognized international pageantry platforms.
Purnima Karki Wins Miss Supranational Nepal 2026
Purnima Karki: Advocate, Communicator and Youth Leader
Twenty-four-year-old Purnima Karki is an advocate, communications professional, and youth leader with a strong record of social engagement and public service.
She is widely known as the presenter of the popular travel documentary series Yatra Nepal Ko, which showcases Nepal’s cultural richness, natural beauty, and diverse heritage. Professionally, Karki works as a Legal Analyst, bringing her expertise in legal research, policy interpretation, and public affairs into practice.
Beyond her legal and media career, Karki has been actively involved in civic education and youth empowerment. She serves as Nepal’s National Ambassador for an international organization focused on citizen awareness, rights advocacy, and policy literacy.
She also holds the role of International Director at a global alliance that promotes youth development through cultural exchange, sports, leadership training, and professional skill enhancement. Her profile presents her as a strong voice from Nepal’s emerging generation of socially conscious young leaders.
A Legal Analyst and an Engineer Crowned Nepal’s Supranational 2026
Mridul Acharya: Engineer, Entrepreneur and Model
Thirty-year-old Mridul Acharya brings a multidimensional profile to the Mister Supranational Nepal title. A civil engineer by profession, Acharya has built his career across engineering, business management, entrepreneurship, and modeling.
He holds dual postgraduate degrees in Construction Management and Business Administration, combining technical knowledge with leadership and management skills.
Acharya has worked extensively in Nepal’s construction and hydropower sectors, contributing to infrastructure development and employment generation. His professional journey reflects a commitment to Nepal’s economic growth and modernization.
Alongside engineering, he is also involved in the hospitality industry and has built a presence as an independent model. His confidence, discipline, and professional versatility make him a promising representative for Nepal on the international stage.
Nepal to Compete in Poland
As the newly crowned national representatives, Purnima Karki and Mridul Acharya will travel to Poland to compete in the upcoming international editions of the Supranational pageants.
Karki will represent Nepal at Miss Supranational 2026, the 17th edition of the international beauty pageant, scheduled for 31 July 2026. Acharya will represent Nepal at Mister Supranational 2026, with the grand finale set for 1 August 2026.
The winners were selected by a panel of judges comprising Richard, Dr. Santosh Upadhyaya, Dhiraj Kaji Shrestha, renowned artist Manoj Maharjan, Sajina Khanal, Monika Adhikari, and Kshitiz Shrestha Chhetri.
The Mister and Miss Supranational Nepal franchise is organized by Sanurvi International, under the leadership of Dr. Santosh Upadhyaya, National Director of the Supranational franchise in Nepal.
This year’s edition was supported by official sponsors Mahendra Agni Group and Ratna Jewelers, whose partnership contributed to the successful execution of the event.
Over the years, the Supranational franchise has helped strengthen Nepal’s presence in international pageantry. Previous Miss category titleholders include Dikshya Awasthi, Sajina Khanal, Sama Parajuli, and Keshu Khadka, while Cyrus Bishwakarma, Dhiraj Kaji Shrestha, Shishir Ghimire, and Sanish Shrestha have represented Nepal in the Mister division.
Nepal is once again preparing to make its mark on the global Supranational stage.
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