Miss and Mister Supranational 2026 took part in a special seminar organised in cooperation with the Sasakawa Foundation, focusing on Hansen’s disease and the social challenges faced by people affected by it.

The meeting highlighted an important message: being cured should never mean being excluded. Although Hansen’s disease is treatable, many people continue to experience stigma, discrimination and social isolation long after completing their treatment.

The seminar encouraged greater understanding, compassion and awareness, while emphasising the need to protect the dignity and rights of those affected by the disease. Through their participation, the Miss and Mister Supranational representatives helped draw attention to the importance of building a more inclusive society in which recovery is followed by acceptance, opportunity and full participation in community life.

The final steps towards ending stigma begin with education, open dialogue and a commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind.

The Miss Supranational 2026 candidates paid an official courtesy visit to the Nowy Sącz Town Hall, where they were warmly welcomed by Mayor Ludomir Handzel. The meeting offered the candidates an opportunity to learn more about the city that will play an important role in their journey this year.

Representing countries from around the world, the candidates brought an international spirit and a touch of glamour to the historic surroundings of the Town Hall. The visit highlighted the strong relationship between Miss Supranational and Nowy Sącz, a city that has become an important part of the event’s tradition.

The gathering was also a moment to celebrate cultural exchange, hospitality and the connections created through Miss Supranational. With their official programme now underway, the candidates are looking forward to discovering more of Nowy Sącz and taking part in the many activities planned for the days ahead.

The first group of Miss Supranational 2026 candidates representing Europe have officially received their national sashes during a special gathering at Hotel Swing. The presentation marked an important moment in their journey, as each candidate proudly accepted the sash bearing the name of the country she will represent on the international stage.

With their official sashes now in place, the European candidates are ready to continue to the next chapter of their Miss Supranational experience. From Hotel Swing, their journey now leads to Nowy Sącz, where they will take part in a programme of official activities, photo sessions, events and preparations ahead of the Miss Supranational 2026 final.

Supporters across Europe and around the world are invited to follow the candidates’ progress, discover more about their personalities and stories, and show their support throughout the exciting days ahead.

The Miss Supranational 2026 candidates representing Asia and Oceania have officially received their national sashes during a special gathering at Hotel Swing. The occasion marked an important milestone in their journey, as each candidate proudly embraced the honour and responsibility of representing her country on the international stage.

With their official sashes now in place, the candidates are ready to continue to the next destination on their Miss Supranational journey. From Hotel Swing, the road now leads to Nowy Sącz, where they will take part in a busy programme of events, official activities, photo sessions and preparations for the Miss Supranational 2026 final.

Supporters from across Asia, Oceania and around the world are invited to follow the candidates’ progress, learn more about their stories and show their support for the representatives they are most excited to see throughout this year’s event.

The Miss Supranational 2026 candidates representing Africa have officially received their national sashes during a special gathering at Hotel Swing. The moment marked an important milestone in their journey, as each candidate proudly stepped forward to represent her country on the international stage.

With their sashes now in place, the candidates are preparing for the next part of the experience as they continue their journey to Nowy Sącz. In the days ahead, they will take part in official activities, photo sessions, events and preparations leading up to the Miss Supranational 2026 final.

Supporters are invited to follow the candidates’ progress and share which representative they are most excited to watch throughout this year’s event.