{"id":3212,"date":"2026-03-02T17:17:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?p=3212"},"modified":"2026-03-02T17:55:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:55:32","slug":"indias-representative-wins-title-at-international-mens-pageant-tamil-nadus-kathir-vinaayak-creates-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?p=3212","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s Representative Wins Title at International Men\u2019s Pageant \u2013 Tamil Nadu\u2019s Kathir Vinaayak Creates History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"India\u2019s Representative Wins Title at International Men\u2019s Pageant \u2013 Tamil Nadu\u2019s Kathir Vinaayak\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d0M6hi1jvTg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s Representative Wins Title at International Men\u2019s Pageant \u2013 Tamil Nadu\u2019s Kathir Vinaayak Creates History<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chennai, India \u2013 Kathir Vinaayak, a young talent from Chennai, has brought immense pride to India and Tamil Nadu by winning the prestigious Mister of the Globe 2026 international men\u2019s pageant. Representing India on the global stage, he secured the top title and achieved a remarkable milestone for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, Kathir Vinaayak emerged as the winner of the Man of Tamilnadu pageant, organized by Tamilnadu Models Association. Following his victory, he was officially selected by Iconic Entertainment to represent India at the international competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mister of the Globe 2026 pageant was held in the Philippines and spanned 10 days, with participation from more than 15 countries. Competing against distinguished contestants from around the world, Kathir Vinaayak excelled in every round and ultimately secured the championship title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The international competition featured multiple segments, including Art, Culture, Fitness, and Question &amp; Answer rounds. 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