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Miss Universe Czech Republic gives up her title and will miss the final
Sophia Maria Osako has given up her Miss Universe Czech Republic title and will not compete internationally.
The 22-year-old model and singer, who has Japanese and Czech heritage, said personal and professional projects need her attention.
She also plans to focus on strengthening the pageant’s brand in the Czech Republic and pursuing new opportunities in her artistic career.
The Czech organization will name her replacement on October 21 at a press conference in Prague.
The new representative will have only a few weeks to prepare for interviews, photo shoots, rehearsals and official events.
The Miss Universe final is set for November 24 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the contest’s 75th anniversary edition.
Sophia Maria Osako has given up her Miss Universe Czech Republic title and will not compete in the international pageant.
The 22-year-old said personal and professional projects need her full attention.
The Czech organization said another candidate will take the country’s place in the competition.
The new representative is due to be announced on October 21 at a news conference at Lobkowicz Palace in Prague.
The Miss Universe 2026 final is scheduled for November 24 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan.
- Who
- Sophia Maria Osako, Miss Universe Czech Republic, has given up her title.
- What
- She will not compete in the international Miss Universe pageant. Another candidate will represent the Czech Republic.
- When
- The organization confirmed her decision in October 2026. The new representative is due to be announced on October 21, ahead of the November 24 final.
- Where
- The final will be held at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan. The replacement announcement is planned for Lobkowicz Palace in Prague.
- Why
- Osako said personal and professional projects require her full attention. She also plans to focus on strengthening the pageant’s brand in the Czech Republic and pursuing new opportunities in her artistic career.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Czech organization confirmed Osako’s decision to give up her title.
The organization is due to announce the new representative at a news conference in Prague.
The Miss Universe 2026 final is scheduled to take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Contestant
- Sophia Maria Osako, 22
- Title
- Miss Universe Czech Republic
- Replacement announcement
- October 21, at Lobkowicz Palace in Prague
- Miss Universe final
- November 24, 2026, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan
- Pageant anniversary
- 75th edition of Miss Universe
What people are saying
Representing the Czech Republic is a great honor and a great responsibility. After carefully considering all the circumstances, we have agreed with Sophia that she will cede participation in the international competition to another candidate.