Olga Lombardo Crowned Miss Belgium 2026

Leuven native Olga Lombardo, 22, has been named Miss Belgium 2026, succeeding Karen Jansen as the country’s representative in international beauty pageants. The crowning took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Plopsa Theatre in Plopsaland amusement park in Adinkerke, De Panne.

A Night of Competition

The Miss Belgium 2026 competition saw 15 finalists competing for the title, narrowed down from an initial pool of 32 candidates. Lombardo, a student of Pharmaceutical Sciences and a model, was selected by the judging panel, led by Darline Devos, president of the National Miss Belgium Committee.

First and Second Runners-Up

Justine Tack, from Ousselghem in West Flanders, was named first runner-up. Aicha Verheye, also from West Flanders (Ostend), secured the position of second runner-up.

Lombardo’s Background and Aspirations

Olga Lombardo is currently pursuing her studies at KU Leuven. Upon receiving the crown, Lombardo expressed her eagerness to inspire young people, stating she looks forward to dedicating herself fully to the role of Miss Belgium and motivating others to pursue their dreams.

Event Details

The beauty contest was held on February 21, 2026, with the official announcement made on February 22, 2026. The event was photographed by Belga News Agency’s Kurt Desplenter.