Alenpeter Yimchunger and Khiume Zaplu crowned Mr & Miss Chümoukedima 2026

DIMAPUR — Alenpeter Yimchunger and Khiume Zaplu were crowned Mr & Miss Chümoukedima 2026 during the grand finale held at Zone Niathu by the Park in Chümoukedima on Oct. 3. The event was organised by Meraki Entertainment Nagaland (MEN).

An update issued on Tuesday informed that the much-awaited pageant brought together talented young men and women from across the region, celebrating confidence, personality, talent, fashion, culture and leadership.

For Miss Chümoukedima 2026, Sarah Zhimomi was crowned 1st runner-up, while Neivino Tsükru secured the 2nd runner-up position.

For Mr Chümoukedima 2026, Toloto Zhimomi emerged as 1st runner-up, followed by Imnayanger Longkumer as 2nd runner-up.

The opening ceremony featured performances by The Chemist Band, The Maple Tree, Kohjung Sangtam, Lenen Jamir, Yung Willy, Imtijong Jamir — Mr Talent Mr Dimapur — and Samuel — Mr Talent Mr Dimapur.

The event was further graced by Annalia, Founder of Annalia Beauty, and TS Gill, a culture, fashion and lifestyle enthusiast.

The judges were Neiketuno Sachii, Miss Chümoukedima 2023; Dr. Nungtilong Longkumer; Tiakumzuk, Director, Dreams Unlimited; Esther T. Ngullie, State General Secretary, Indian Chamber of Commerce for SC, ST & Women Entrepreneurship; Azungla Imsong, Managing Director, IWSN Training Centre; Lipila Sangtam, Founder, Lipila Naik Studio & certified makeup artist and; Neitho Khamo, Co-Founder, 4Front Event Management and Chief Judge.

The contestants were professionally groomed and choreographed by Bikee Dutta, Mr Dimapur 2023.

This year’s pageant was presented by Kinwan Tea in collaboration with IWSN Training Centre.