Miss Grand International extends age range for contestants
On Wednesday, the organization officially announced that starting from the 2025 edition, the eligible age range for contestants will be extended to 18–35 years old.
Previously, the age requirement for joining the international pageant was 17–30 years old.
The reigning Miss Grand International queen is CJ Opiaza from the Philippines.
She took over the title this week after India's Rachel Gupta resigned and relinquished her crown.
Meanwhile, 27 candidates will compete this year for the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 crown.
—Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News
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