Eating contests

Some people consider this as an insult reguarding developping countries but others think it is amusing and really entertaining.
However, it has become a real businness of yes.... sport! In the year 2002 it has officially been declared a sport! Unbelievable.....
A bunch of national circuits, like the 2007 Hot Dog circuit, have actaully being created, offering entries to several contests, including fastest eating, biggest dish eating, and so on...
The most famous organization is called the IFOCE ( The international federation of competitive eating). The prizes can go up to a few thousand dollars, and the competitors are often sponsored by food brands.