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Society: Chongqing students lose weight for charity

Chongqing University students have won a monthlong battle against the bulge - 328 participants lost a total of 1,320 kilograms last month. Students who lost weight received cash rewards ranging from 30 yuan ($4.5) to 90 yuan per kg. The top five winners also received sports scholarships. One-third of their prize money will go to the school's volunteer programs, according to the organizers.