Four Winners Announced at ‘Millennium Kids International’

Four different winners were crowned on a single stage during the "Millennium Kids International 2026" event in Kathmandu. 

This competition was designed to improve the talents of children and selected top winners across four categories: junior boys, junior girls, senior boys, and senior girls. The final event took place on Saturday evening at the National Nachghar in Jamal.

In the junior categories, Riwan Basnet took the title for the boys while Arushi Budhathoki was named the winner for the girls. 

For the senior categories, Ingso Jung Thapa was declared the top winner among the boys, and Manaswi Basnet won the title for the girls. Along with their trophies, the top winners received several special opportunities as prizes.

Several other participants were also recognized for their performances. In the junior boys division, Pranshu Basnet was the first runner-up and Shivanshu Aryal was the second runner-up. 

In the junior girls division, Alima Thapa stood as the first runner-up, followed by Shubhani Pandey, Anita Maharjan, and Karine Badekar in the subsequent runner-up positions. 

For the senior boys, Brian Shrestha secured the first runner-up spot while Shivamsu Kattel took second. Among the senior girls, the runners-up included Sushasika Gharti Magar, Dija Abha Timsina, Evani Pun Magar, and Reneshmi Sthapit.

The event was noted for its international-level production, featuring high-quality lighting, stage design, and sound systems. The judging panel consisted of prominent educators including Homanath Acharya, Santosh Dahal, Bunu Rai, Suraiya Shakya, and Kalpana Tripathi.

Organized by Radiant Event Management Agency, the show was choreographed by Raj Faiju, who is an international model and fashion coach. The participants wore outfits designed by Shrisha Baidar. Raj Faiju, the agency's managing director, explained that this fourth edition of the competition was held to help children gain the skills and confidence they need for their future careers.