New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Bengaluru's latest online contest has little to do with technology start-ups, cricket or electoral politics. Instead, it is about chunky canines, enthusiastic supporters and a city-wide contest to crown its unofficial fat dog champion.

Fat Dogs of BLR, a community-driven tournament inspired by Delhi's viral Fat Dogs of Delhi competition, has reached its final stage after starting with 64 contenders. Only two dogs remain in the running, with supporters rallying behind their favourites in a contest that has turned a light-hearted internet trend into a shared community experience.

Announcing the development on October 16, the organisers said the tournament had progressed through knockout rounds, with each stage bringi...