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Adam Palkovič was officially proclaimed as the Mister Slovak Republic 2024 in a sashing ceremony held earlier this month in Bratislava. Among the attendees were the national director Jozef Oklamcak of the Agency, Jozef Grondzak of Lombardi Fashion House, and Jan Palko, a former Mister Slovak Republic. Adam, a 26-year-old model and fitness trainer from Trnava was chosen from a field of 22 applicants. He succeeds last year's titleholder Tomáš Benko. Since he now also holds the title of Mister Supranational Slovak Republic 2024, he will represent Slovakia at Mister Supranational 2024 this July in Nowy Sącz, Poland. Road to the 8th Mister Supranational: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MISTER SLOVAK REPUBLIC 🇸🇰 👑 (@misterslovakrepublic) Photos: Radoslav Orenic, Mister Slovak Republic / Instagram

Kinga Puhová was proclaimed Miss Universe Slovakia 2023 during the Miss Slovensko 2023 final on Saturday, June 24 in Bratislava. The 22-year-old model and student from Dunajská Streda will now prepare to represent the Slovak Republic at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador later this year. Kinga is now in her third year pursuing a degree in fashion product management at Mod'Spe Paris Central Europe in her country's capital city and in the future plans to continue her studies in Paris. After pageantry, she wants to be actively involved in sustainability education. She said, "My generation and humanity, in general, is currently very materialistic and commercially oriented." "I want to spread ideas, teach people and talk about sustainable fashion. I want to build my own brand with this philosophy," she added. The new Miss Universe Slovakia succeeds last year's titleholder Karolina Michálčiková who won under the Miss Slovakia organizati

Daniela Vojtasová was crowned Miss Slovensko 2023 (Miss Slovakia 2023) in a glittering competition held on Saturday, June 24 in Bratislava. The 23-year-old student and professional dancer from Dolný Kubín bested 11 other finalists to win the national title. She is now expected to represent Slovakia at Miss World 2024. Petra Siváková from Šamorín was named first runner-up and bagged the title of EVA Miss Sympatia 2023 while Sonja Kopčanová from Banská Bystrica finished as the second runners-up. Kinga Puhová from Dunajská Streda clinched the title of Miss Universe Slovakia 2023 and will now prepare to represent her country at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador later this year. This year's competition marked the 27th edition of the Miss Slovensko pageant. Hosted by TV personality and former professional ice hockey defenceman Boris Valábik, the show aired live on TV JOJ. Miss Slovensko 2021 Sophia Hrivňáková, who will compete in Miss World 2023 in India later this year, has crowned her

Former Miss Slovensko finalist Simona Leskovská has been officially appointed as Miss Supranational Slovakia 2023. Miss Slovakia organization made the announcement on Monday, April 3 via social media. The 31-year-old beauty is a well-known influencer and sports editor from Bratislava. She took part as one of the 12 finalists of Miss Slovensko 2015 and bagged the special title Miss Pierot for her beautiful hair. Simona succeeded last year's titleholder Jana Vozárová and will now prepare to represent her country at the Miss Supranational 2023 final in Poland this July. Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, has yet to win the Miss Supranational competition since its debut in 2013 with Luciána Čvirková. The country's highest achievements at the Poland-based international pageant were Top 10 placements in 2015 and 2016 courtesy of Petra Denková and Lenka Tekeljaková. Here's the new Miss Supranational Slovakia: View this post on Instagram A post shared by

Karolína Michalčíková has been revealed as the Slovak Republic's official representative to the Miss Earth 2022 pageant in the Philippines this November. The 23-year-old professional makeup artist from Trenčín was named Miss Universe Slovakia in a national competition held last month and is also expected to compete in the 71st Miss Universe pageant this January. This year also marks the return of Slovakia to the Miss Earth competition after two years of absence. The country first joined in 2005 and its highest placement so far was a Top 8 finish in 2014 with Dária Fabrici. It isn't the first time a Miss Universe Slovakia crossed over to Miss Earth. Back in 2006, Judita Hrubyová participated in Miss Universe and went on to place in the Top 16 at Miss Earth. The only exception this time is Karolina will go to Miss Earth prior to Miss Universe, and if she wins the Philippines-based pageant that would be another story. Miss Earth 2022 will take place on Tuesday, November 29 at Okad

Miss Slovensko 2020 first runner-up Viktória Podmanická will finally represent her country at the 60th Miss International pageant in Japan this December. The 20-year-old beauty grew up in a central Slovakian city called Banská Bystrica. Apart from placing second in the national pageant two years ago, she also bagged the Miss Sympathy title after getting the highest number of votes from the public. Miss International Slovakia 2022 is not only young and beautiful but she is also nice and caring. Coming from a family of doctors, she enjoys helping others especially the less fortunate. When she was only 15, she supported an association that specializes in helping disabled children and young people. Recently, she helped in summer camp as an assistant with all sorts of activities such as riding horses, bowling, and driving ATVs. Viktória was supposed to compete in Miss International 2020 but the pageant took a 2-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The prestigious event will, at last, ta

Karolína Michalčíková bested 11 other finalists to be crowned Miss Universe Slovakia 2022 on Sunday, September 11 at the Ministry of Fun in Banská Bystrica. The 23-year-old beauty from Trenčín is a makeup artist and a student of human resources and personnel management. She will represent the Slovak Republic at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. Klaudia Korlová, 20, from Košice, and Mária Glatzová, 25, from Prešov were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Slovakia succeeds last year's titleholder Veronika Ščepánková, who was appointed to represent her country at the 70th Miss Universe pageant in Israel. Last April, Karolína was also awarded the title Miss Costa in a special event sponsored by the pageant's main partner Costa Cruises. Slovakia has yet to win the Miss Universe pageant. The country's highest placement was in 1994 with its first-ever representative Silvia Lakatošová who finished in the Top 6. Meet the new Miss Universe Slovaki

The long wait is almost over, Miss Universe Slovakia 2022 will finally be held on Sunday, September 11 at the Ministry of Fun in Banská Bystrica. A total of 12 beauties are vying for the national title and the opportunity to represent the Slovak Republic at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. The final show will stream live on the official YouTube channel of Miss Universe Slovakia from 7:30 p.m. local time. Who will succeed last year's titleholder Veronika Ščepánková? Get to know this year's 12 finalists: Karin Dibdiaková - 24, from Bratislava, is working in a development company and at the same time taking an interior design course. Ráchel Karnižová - 20, from Košice, is a business owner who is currently building her own fashion brand. Paulina Bošková -  25, from Bratislava, is working as an office manager. Vanessa Kyjaková - 20, from Koplotovce, is a dental hygiene student. Sandra Šinová - 21, from Bratislava, is a photography enthusiast working as a bartender and a game ro

Sophia Hrivňáková bested 11 other finalists to be crowned Miss Slovensko 2021 on Saturday, August 7 in Bratislava. The 21-year-old pharmacy student and dancer from Banská Štiavnica succeeds Leona Novoberdaliu. She is expected to represent Slovakia at the Miss World 2022 pageant. Sylvia Šulíková and Jana Vozárová were the first and second runners-up, respectively. They will be sent to Miss International and Miss Supranational competitions. The new Miss Slovensko took home interesting prizes that include an exclusive holiday for two, a car, and a fully furnished 3-room apartment for one year. Photo: Miss Slovensko

The official finalists of the 26th Miss Slovensko competition (Miss Slovensko 2021) were revealed last month at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bratislava. Twelve beauties will be vying for the national title during the final competition on August 7. The prestigious event will be broadcast live on TV JOJ. The next Miss Slovensko will succeed Leona Novoberdaliu and is expected to represent Slovakia at the Miss World 2022 pageant. Meet the 12 official finalists: Soňa Matiová Barbora Minárová Sophia Hrivňáková Sylvia Šulíková Gréta Sobeková Ester Porubcová Jana Vozárová Júlia Ivanová Barbora Matejková Soňa Vysocká Lucia Nováková Lujza Kalčoková Photos: Petra Ficová / Miss Slovensko