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Gola Crowned Delhi's Fattest Dog in Unique Citywide Election
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News18•01-10-2026, 23:30
Gola Crowned Delhi's Fattest Dog in Unique Citywide Election
- •Gola, also known as Kebab or Rajpal Singh from Hauz Khas, won Delhi's "Fat Dogs of Delhi" contest, becoming the city's fattest dog after an online and offline voting process.
- •The contest started with 64 dogs, with supporters campaigning through Instagram, posters, memes, and appeals for votes, culminating in a grand finale.
- •Gola (75 kgs), a community dog from SDA Market, Hauz Khas, competed posthumously and won the final against Googoo of Saket by 39,904 votes.
- •Voting involved both online participation and physical polling booths set up at cafes in various parts of Delhi, attracting people of all ages.
- •The event, initially a fun celebration, fostered community engagement and will now support animal welfare initiatives, including donations to shelters and provisions for community dogs.
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Gola, a 75 kg community dog from SDA Market in Hauz Khas also known as Kebab or Rajpal Singh, won the crown as Delhi's fattest dog after securing 39,904 votes in the final against Googoo of Saket.
The final voting took place both online and through physical polling booths set up at cafes across various areas of Delhi, including Vasant Vihar, Kamla Nagar, and Punjabi Bagh.
The contest was inspired by Alaska's annual Fat Bear Week held at Katmai National Park and Preserve.
