Kalen Zhimo was crowned Miss Sümi 2026, with Vishevi Yeptho and Alokeli Kiho finishing as first and second runners-up respectively, on November 5. (Morung Photo)
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Zunheboto | November 6
Kalen Zhimo was crowned Miss Sümi 2026 at a ceremony here, with Vishevi Yeptho and Alokeli Kiho finishing as first and second runners-up respectively, on November 5.
Zhimo, contestant number 6, also bagged the Miss Multimedia title. In other special categories, Liniu Kiba was named Miss Cultural, Likali Awomi took Miss Talented and Olina Kinimi won Miss Queen of Heart.
The event, held on November 5, featured introductory and casual rounds, an evening gown round, a final walk by the queens and question-and-answer sessions. Tunapu T Yeptho and Gloria Awomi performed during the introductory round, while Inikali D Awomi and Tovika Zhimo performed during the casual round. A special speech and performance preceded the announcement of the Top 4 finalists.
Vitoli Rochill, President of the Sümi Totimi Hoho (STH), attended as the Guest of Honour. The programme was hosted by Lika Zhimo and Levito Swu, with Linoto Yeptho, Organising Secretary, STH, delivering the welcome address and Yenili Awomi, Assistant Finance Secretary, STH, pronouncing the invocation.
A five-member panel, Nikali Shohe, Kileto Chishi, Niloli Wotsa, Aron T Asumi and Hokali Z Assumi, judged the competition. Osato K. Chishi, CEO of Tsukoli Media, delivered the vote of thanks and Aholi Kiba, Cultural Secretary, STH, pronounced the benediction.
