Bengaluru, July 30 -- The Miss Universe India 2026 competition moved a step closer to its grand finale as the swimsuit round was held at Wonderla on Wednesday. A total of 52 finalists from across the country walked the poolside runway, with judges assessing them on international pageant standards.

The swimsuit round came after several key events in the competition, including the sashing ceremony, introduction walk, speech round and gala dinner.

Earlier, the contestants also took part in the Gala Round, one of the major segments of the pageant. During this round, the finalists appeared in gowns and designer outfits while judges evaluated them on personality, confidence, stage presence, etiquette, communication skills and overall fashion ...