Fresh off his championship victory at the 2024 Towerrunning World Championships, Soh Wai Ching opened up about a unique tradition that keeps the competition sweet—literally.
Alongside his athletic prowess, Wai Ching is known for sharing childhood snacks with his competitors, turning races into international snack exchanges.
Wai Ching shared a glimpse of his snack-packed suitcase on social media.
In the photo, Soh Wai Ching’s suitcase is bursting with a variety of snacks, reminiscent of childhood favorites from Malaysia.
You can see packets of “Apollo” layered cakes in Pandan and Chocolate flavors, nestled alongside “Potato Crisp”.
“Ever since I started traveling overseas for towerrunning competition, I brought many of my childhood snacks and gave it to my rivals yet friends from other countries.”
His snack swap started a trend, with athletes from other countries bringing their own treats to share.
This system of barter not only allows Wai Ching to savour snacks from around the world, but it also fosters a sense of community among athletes.
Many Malaysians also joined in online, sharing their favorite snacks in the comments.
