Editing Tug of war (section)

==As a sport==
[[File:1904 tug of war.jpg|thumb|Tug of war competition in [[1904 Summer Olympics]]]]
There are tug of war clubs in many countries, and both men and women participate.

The sport was [[Tug of war at the Summer Olympics|part of the Olympic Games]] from 1900 until 1920, but has not been included since. The sport is part of the [[World Games]]. The [[Tug of War International Federation]] (TWIF), organises World Championships for nation teams biannually, for both indoor and outdoor contests, and a similar competition for club teams.

In England the sport was formally governed by the [[Amateur Athletic Association|AAA]] until 1984, but is now catered for by the Tug of War Association (formed in 1958), and the Tug of War Federation of Great Britain (formed in 1984). In Scotland, the Scottish Tug of War Association was formed in 1980. The sport also features in [[Highland Games]].

Between 1976 and 1988 Tug of War was a regular event during the television series ''[[Battle of the Network Stars]]''. Teams of celebrities representing each major network competed in different sporting events culminating into the final event, the Tug of War. [[Lou Ferrigno]]'s epic tug of war performance in May 1979 is considered the greatest feat in 'Battle' history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tug of war – Traditional Games Federation of India |url=https://www.traditionalgamesindia.com/games-list/tug-of-war/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Starting with the 2024 Pro Bowl Games, the NFL included a five on five Tug of War competition in their Pro Bowl games skills competition. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-20 |title=2024 Pro Bowl Games Skills Competitions Announced {{!}} NFL Football Operations |url=https://operations.nfl.com/updates/the-game/2024-pro-bowl-games-skills-competitions-announced/ |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=operations.nfl.com |language=en-US}}</ref>