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The dieters in Dubai are ditching food for gold. Yes, you heard that right!
Dubai hosted a five-week long challenge for its over-weight and obese citizens, encouraging them to shed weight. The participants “loss”, in return, would be weighed in gold.
And the biggest loser has been awarded with more than $3,200 worth of gold, we hear.
The fitness contest drew in hundreds of entries, with enthusiasts eager to lose at least two kilograms (4.4 pounds) to qualify for a gold payout.
The contest was organized by authorities wanting to raise awareness about rising obesity rates across the Gulf.
Mona Ossama cinched the golden deal by losing 22 kilos, which is about more than 48 pounds.
Smaller gold payouts were given for those who lost between two and 10 kilos.
AW: Suchorita Dutta
