International Tug-of-War Day 2025 is on Wednesday, February 19, 2025: of-War Day - Tug-of-war was contested in

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 is International Tug-of-War Day 2025. Once an Olympic sport, tug-of-war hopes for reinclusion - CNN. Tug-of-war was contested in

Among the easiest of sports, dating back possession disputes over food and clothing, a brief history vanishes into legend using the Sun and Moon wrestling over light and darkness. Most cultures have references to competitions of strength which involve tugging in opposite directions that exist on stone designs and carvings, in ancient texts and stories. Vikings used animal skins extended across a fireplace pit, or no more incentive to drag were needed. When tall ships were common across the ocean a ‘tug ‘o’ war’ would be a common method for mariners to exhibit their prowess with heavy rigging. Dropped in the Olympics in 1920, Tug of War still remains a global wide sport and lots of nations their very own regulating physiques. Aside from formal competitions ‘pulls’ feature at many festivals and festivals. Visitors are urged to cheer on their own favourite side. Join in Tug-of-War Day by arranging your personal event, or involved in another!