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Turkish model Dilhan Divrikli has been crowned Mister Global 2026, taking the title at the pageant's grand final in Thailand on Oct. 10.
Divrikli, who represented Türkiye, made the final three alongside contestants from Nigeria and the Philippines before the judges named him the winner.
The final was held at MCC Hall in Nonthaburi, a city just north of Bangkok, where candidates from around the world competed on the runway for the title. Mister Global has been staged in Thailand since 2014 and is considered one of the more prominent international male pageants.
Before the final, contestants went through a camp period of about 10 days that included a series of events, presentations and evaluations.
On the final night, they appeared before the judges, who narrowed the field to three: Divrikli and the contestants representing Nigeria and the Philippines.
In the run-up to the final, contestants spent roughly 10 days in a camp programme that included a series of events, presentations and evaluations.
Divrikli has previously placed in modelling competitions in Türkiye. His family roots are in the Emirdag district of Afyonkarahisar province, while he lives in Brussels, Belgium. He is reported to speak four languages.
Beyond modelling, Divrikli is also interested in acting and is reported to be aiming for a professional career in the field. The win gives him a high-profile international platform as he looks to expand his career.
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