Sports Day
MUPh 2026 includes new sports challenge as pre-pageant activity By Earl D.C. Bracamonte After the announcement that there will be no preliminary competition this year, the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) organization presented another innovation to its competition this year with the addition of a sports challenge Miss Universe Philippines Luisiana 2026 Ashley Subijano Montenegro said that when VP Voltaire Tayag informed the delegates about the sportsfest, she was calm about it as she has experienced a similar challenge with the Miss World Philippines before. “I think the sports event will not alter the outcome of the competition, but rather enhance it. Me and my co-candidates will have fun with it. Pilates would be my preferred sport to compete in as it is more relaxed compared to the other two,” she added. The 51 official delegates can choose from either badminton, pickleball, or pilates. It would be a bonus if the sports challenge winner qualifies for a quarterfinal or semifina...
