# Instagram Rings 2026: Two Indian Creators Join Haaland on the Global Honour Roll

URL: https://technosports.co.in/instagram-rings-2026-two-indian-creators-join/  
Published: 2026-10-30  
Updated: 2026-10-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Follower counts didn’t decide this one. **Instagram Rings 2026** has named its 25 winners, and two of them are Indian: model **Bhavitha Mandava** and freestyle footballer **Muhammed Riswan**.

### Instagram Rings 2026: The Indian Winners

| Creator | Handle | Known For |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Bhavitha Mandava** | @bhavithamandava | First Indian model to open Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show |
| **Muhammed Riswan** | @riswan_freestyle | Kerala-based freestyle footballer with a global audience |

**Bhavitha** was discovered by Matthieu Blazy and has kept rising on the global fashion scene. **Riswan** has built an international following through his skills and creative content, giving India’s freestyle football community greater visibility.

![Instagram Rings](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/10/Instagram-Rings-Cover-Image-1-1024x576.avif)

![Instagram Rings](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/10/Rings-Winner-2026_Riswan-576x1024.avif)

![Instagram Rings](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/10/Rings-Winner-2026_Bhavitha-576x1024.avif)

## Who Else Made the List?

The global list is a wonderfully mixed bag. It includes:

- **Erling Haaland** (@erling), footballer
- **Jordan Firstman** (@jtfirstman), comedian
- **Little Simz** (@littlesimz), rapper
- **Salehe Bembury** (@salehebembury), fashion designer
- **Renell Medrano** (@renellmedrano), photographer

## What Are Instagram Rings?

Rings is Instagram’s award for creators who take bold creative chances. This is the second year, and only 25 creators are honoured. A panel of judges nominates and votes. The 2026 panel includes Donatella Versace, A$AP Rocky, FINNEAS, Chloé Zhao, Mikaela Shiffrin and Instagram head Adam Mosseri. Indian chef Vikas Khanna is also on the jury.

Winners don’t get cash. They get status and a few perks:

1. **A physical ring**, crafted with designer Emily Adams Bode Aujla.
2. **A gold Stories ring** around their profile picture.
3. **Profile customisation**, including a custom backdrop colour and like button.

Read more about the platform on [Instagram’s Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instagram).

## Why This Matters for India?

A fashion model and a freestyle footballer, both Indian, standing next to Haaland on a global list is a powerful signal. It shows that creativity from India, whether on the runway or the street, is being noticed worldwide.

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## FAQs

Q1. Who are the Indian winners of Instagram Rings 2026?

Model Bhavitha Mandava and freestyle footballer Muhammed Riswan.

Q2. How many creators won Instagram Rings 2026?

Twenty-five creators from around the world were honoured.