About tug of war
Tug of war
Athletes performing the strength exercise of tug of war need a high level of overall strength, strength endurance and "explosive power," as well as good coordination, a sense of rhythm and timing, psychological stability, strong motivation and the ability to concentrate all their physical and mental forces.
Origins of the sport
The oldest image symbolizing tug of war is about 4,000 years old and dates back to Ancient Egypt, but this does not mean that people in other ancient civilizations did not compete with one another, with or without a rope — simply no one else left an image that has survived to the present day.
The Olympic period
With the revival of the Olympic Games by Baron de Coubertin, tug of war became an Olympic sport. From 1900 to 1920, tug of war was included in the program of the Olympic Games.
History of the Tug of War International Federation (TWIF)
With the creation of national federations, the need to organize international competitions grew sharply. The initiative to create TWIF belonged to George Hutton, a representative of the British association, and in cooperation with representatives of the Swedish association, the idea was put into practice in 1960.
Tug of war in Russia
In Russia, tug of war was popular, especially among sailors, as early as the 19th century. Later, Russians competed in tug of war during folk festivities, but they did not take part in the Olympic Games or international competitions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Competition equipment and gear
The Russian Tug of War Federation offers equipment for tug of war competitions, personal gear for athletes, training machines, training materials, as well as various accessories and award items.
