Dominican Republic’s Joheirry Mola Crowned Miss World 2026

Miss World 2026 title has been awarded to Joheirry Mola Dominguez, representing the Dominican Republic, at the final event in Vietnam on Saturday. Competing among 111 contestants worldwide, Joheirry claimed victory, securing the Dominican Republic's second Miss World title, following Mariasela Álvarez's win in 1982. Spain's Elisabeth Reynés took first runner-up, while Taanusiya Chetty of Malaysia secured second runner-up position.

Despite not winning the crown, Ghana made a significant mark through its representative Rumzia Sule. Rumzia's Beauty With a Purpose (BWP) project placed Ghana's contestant in the Top 6 in Africa, highlighting the country's humanitarian and social-impact efforts in the competition. The Miss World pageant, initiated in 1951 by Eric Morley, has evolved into a globally recognized international beauty contest, focusing on humanitarian work via the Beauty With a Purpose initiative, which motivates contestants to initiate projects enhancing their communities.

The 2026 Miss World event concluded with the next competition set to take place in Tanzania in 2027, offering Ghana another chance to compete and capitalize on Rumzia Sule's BWP achievement.