Gold Coast teenager Abhilasha Sarmah has been crowned Miss Teen Galaxy Australia 2026, securing a place to represent the country at the international finals in the Bahamas.
The Year 10 student at Somerset College received the title at the Australia Galaxy Pageants, marking a step forward in her pageant journey and opening the door to global competition.
Abhilasha balances her studies with a range of activities including debating, public speaking and the arts. She is also a member of the Gold Coast Junior Council, where she focuses on youth leadership and community engagement.
She said the experience has helped shape her personal development. “Australia Galaxy Pageants has been instrumental in shaping my growth,” Abhilasha said. “It has given me the confidence to lead, the courage to speak, and the purpose to make a difference.”
Abhilasha has described pageantry as a platform for self-expression and advocacy. Her involvement has supported her efforts to encourage young people to build confidence and pursue their goals.
Alongside her academic and extracurricular work, she is writing a poetry collection titled “Love Letters to My Melancholy”, which is expected to be published in the near future.
The 2026 Australia Galaxy Pageants titleholders include Junior Miss Galaxy Australia Alexis, Miss Teen Galaxy Australia Abhilasha, Miss Galaxy Australia Cleo, Ms. Galaxy Australia Haley and Mrs. Galaxy Australia Charlotte.
Abhilasha will now prepare for the international finals, where she is set to represent Australia on a global stage while continuing her focus on youth leadership and creative pursuits.
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