Jaipur, Aug. 31 -- Cuba's Jhoanna Uranga has been crowned Miss Teen International 2026 at the grand finale held in Jaipur, taking over the title from Spain's Lorena Ruiz.

Uranga emerged as the winner after competing against contestants from more than 30 countries. The pageant featured several rounds of judging, with the finalists getting a chance to present themselves before the judges and the audience.

Speaking to the media after her win, Uranga said that she had been preparing for the pageant for more than three years. She said the effort she put into her preparation finally paid off.

"I was preparing for this for over 3 years, and honestly, all the hard work, the preparations, all the classes I have taken have truly paid off because...