Girishratna Shakya departed Nepal on 29 September 2026 to represent the country at Mister Global 2026, running through 10 October in Thailand. He was sent by Next Models Nepal after winning the Mister Global Nepal title at the Mister Nepal 2025 competition.
Around 40 contestants from around the world are expected to compete at this year’s edition. According to Next Models Nepal CEO Ravi Dhamala, Shakya has completed the training and preparation required for the competition, and plans to spotlight Nepali art and culture on the international stage.
This marks OnlyPageants’ first coverage of a men’s international pageant — Mister Global joins our regular beat alongside the major women’s titles. Full results to follow as the competition concludes on 10 October.
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