Sanya Adhikari

Sanya Adhikari
सान्या अधिकारी
Born (2002-07-02) July 2, 2002
Kathmandu, Nepal
EducationAssumption University of Thailand
Known forBeauty Pageant Titleholder

Social Activism

UNESCAP

Miss Universe 2025
(Entrant)
TitleMiss Universe Nepal 2025

Sanya Adhikari (born 2 July 2002) is a Nepalese beauty pageant titleholder of Miss Universe Nepal 2025 and she represented Nepal in Miss Universe 2025.[1]

Life and career

Adhikari was born in Kathmandu, Nepal where she obtained her school education and intermediate education. In 2015, she visited the United States and later attended the Assumption University of Thailand, in Bangkok from 2020 to 2024. In 2024, she moved to Australia and worked in transport division of Transport Police and Research Section of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).[2][3][4]

In 2025, she entered the reality show Miss Universe Nepal 2025 and earned the right to represent Nepal in Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.[5][6][7][8]

Pageantry

Miss Universe Nepal 2025

Sanya Adhikari, participated in the MUN Reality Show and won the Miss Universe Nepal 2025 pageant held in The Royal Tulip, Gwarko, Lalitpur. She also bagged the award of Miss Smart by X-Age Nepal. She had consistently maintained her spot at Top 5 in the 6 episodic challenges of MUN 2025 Reality Show and also maintained her presence in Top 10 of 'MUN Miss Popular Choice 2025'.[9][10][11][12][13]

Miss Universe 2025

She represented Nepal at Miss Universe 2025, on November 1, 2025, but was unplaced. She was widely noticed for her national costume at Miss Universe 2025 named 'Hands of Peace' that was inspired from Emblem of Nepal, Flag of Nepal and the Prayer Flags related to Himalayas.[14][15]

Media Appearance

Media Appearnce during reign of MUN 2025
Year Appeared In Channel Note
2025 Artist Khabar AK Plus [16]
E Talks News 24 [17]
Milano Runway VOL 5 [18]
MUN 2025 OSR Digital Reality Show[19]
Ratopati Interview Ratopati TV Interview[20]
Talk Time AP1 TV Chat Show[21]

Other Works

During her term as Miss Universe Nepal, Adhikari worked as social activist against child labor and promoter of accessible education in collaboration with International Labor Organization, a specialized agency of United Nations.[22] She was appointed as Social Cause Ambassador of Ant Foundation Nepal[23] after winning MUN 2025.[24]

She performed in fashion events and runways like MILANO Runway, Influencer Night etc. that were associated with Miss Universe Nepal.[25][26][27][28] She also served as the face of sportswear brand 361, electronics brand X-Age and skincare brand True Derma and Shagoon Jewellers, during her term as Miss Universe Nepal.[29][30][31]

References

  1. ↑ khabarsewa (2025-09-28). "Sanya Adhikari became 'Miss Universe Nepal 2025'". Khabarsewa - Breaking News, World News, Sports, Business, Innovation, Climate, Culture, Travel. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  2. ↑ AP1HD (2025-10-06). Miss Universe Nepal 2025 विजेताकाे सपना, संघर्ष र सफलता | SANYA ADHIKARI | AP TALKTIME | AP1HD. Retrieved 2026-08-02 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ Nepal, W. O. W. (2025-11-25). "BEAUTY BEGINS FROM WITHIN: SANYA ADHIKARI - WOW". wownepal.com.np. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  4. ↑ Artist Khabar (2025-09-24). Gen-z को आन्दोलन बारे बोलिन् Miss Universe Nepal 2025 बिजेता Sanya Adhikari | First Interview. Retrieved 2026-08-02 – via YouTube.
  5. ↑ "'मिस युनिभर्स नेपाल २०२५' को उपाधि सान्या अधिकारीलाई". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  6. ↑ "सान्या अधिकारी बनिन् मिस युनिभर्स नेपाल २०२५". Nepal Press. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  7. ↑ "सान्या बनिन् मिस युनिभर्स नेपाल २०२५". narimag.com.np (in np). Retrieved 2026-08-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  8. ↑ "'मिस युनिभर्स नेपाल २०२५'को उपाधि सान्यालाई". Himalaya Times. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  9. ↑ "Sanya Adhikari won the title of 'Miss Universe Nepal 2025'. | Artist of Nepal". www.artistofnepal.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  10. ↑ Weekly, The Nepal (2025-11-04). "Sanya Adhikari to represent Nepal at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand". The Nepal Weekly. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  11. ↑ "Applications open for Miss Universe Nepal 2026". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  12. ↑ "Sanya Adhikari Crowned Miss Nepal Universe 2025". ArtistKhabar English. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  13. ↑ Nepal 2025, OSNEPAL NEWS :: Sanya Adhikari Crowned Miss Universe. "Sanya Adhikari Crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2025". Sanya Adhikari Crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2025. Retrieved 2026-08-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ↑ Nepal, Glamour. "Sanya Adhikari | Miss Universe Nepal". Glamour Nepal. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  15. ↑ Nepal, Glamour (2025-10-30). "Sanya Adhikari to Wear 'Hands of Peace' by Aviad Arik Herman at Miss Universe 2025". Glamour Nepal. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  16. ↑ Artist Khabar (2025-09-24). Gen-z को आन्दोलन बारे बोलिन् Miss Universe Nepal 2025 बिजेता Sanya Adhikari | First Interview. Retrieved 2026-08-04 – via YouTube.
  17. ↑ News24 Nepal (2025-10-13). ब्यूटि पेजेन्टदेखि जेनजी आन्दोलनमासम्म । मिस युनिभर्स नेपाल २०२५ सान्या अधिकारीको दृष्टिकोण यस्तो |. Retrieved 2026-08-04 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  18. ↑ Pratibha Chaudhary (2026-03-06). Milano Runway Vol. 5 || Got to see amazing designs 😍 || Pratibha Chaudhary || Vlog : 90. Retrieved 2026-08-04 – via YouTube.
  19. ↑ "MISS UNIVERSE NEPAL 2025". YouTube. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  20. ↑ Ratopati TV (2025-10-13). मेरो आत्मविश्वास ५ बाट ८५ प्रतिशत पुगेको छ ||SANYA ADHIKARI|| MISS UNIVERSE NEPAL||. Retrieved 2026-08-04 – via YouTube.
  21. ↑ AP1HD (2025-10-06). Miss Universe Nepal 2025 विजेताकाे सपना, संघर्ष र सफलता | SANYA ADHIKARI | AP TALKTIME | AP1HD. Retrieved 2026-08-04 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  22. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  23. ↑ "No Shave November Fashion Runway held". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  24. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  25. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  26. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  27. ↑ ktmmag (2025-02-20). "Milano Runway's Fourth Edition 'Fashion Show'". KTMMAG. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  28. ↑ "EVENTS: May 9 to May 15, 2026". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  29. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  30. ↑ "Natural Skincare Products, Hair & Body Care. Shop Now!". Truederma. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  31. ↑ "XAGE Nepal | Home Page". xagenepal.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
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