Gujarat Man Wins Sweet-Eating Contest With 28 Laddus in 30 Minutes

Balvantbhai Raghavani secured the top prize at the laddu-eating competition during the Rural Olympics segment of the Tarnetar Fair in Surendranagar, Gujarat, repeating his winning performance from the previous year. The contest saw 28 participants competing to consume the traditional Indian sweet confection in the fastest time possible within a 30-minute window. Raghavani's consumption of 28 laddus proved unbeatable, cementing his status as the fair's reigning champion in the competitive eating event. His victory earned him a cash prize of Rs 2,000. The Rural Olympics, held as part of the Tarnetar Fair festivities, features various unconventional competitions that celebrate local traditions and test participants' endurance and skill in lighthearted challenges.