Four participants, including two Emiratis bagged cash prizes in the weight loss contest entitled ‘The Biggest Loser’ organised by RAK Hospital that concluded on April 27.
The 10-week-long competition, designed to inculcate healthier lifestyle among the UAE residents, saw hundreds of contestants dropping a few dress sizes in the hope of winning the title as well as adopting a ‘life-friendly’ diet and fitness regime. Winners took home cash prize of Dh5,000 each, while the two runners-up received Dh2,000 each.
The award for the biggest loser in the male category went to Ghazwan Abdullah Dakak, a Syrian national who lost 35.5 kgs within the stipulated period. Among the ladies, Iraqi national Sura Falih Azziz won the cash prize for dropping 19 kgs. The runners up awards went to two Emiratis, Salem Khamis Rashed — 18 years — and Hiba Khalifa Fath Al Rahman Saeed — 35 years — who lost 28 kgs and 15 kgs respectively.
Published: gulfnews.com | April 30, 2018
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