European Tug of War Indoor Cup 08 – 10 December 2023, (Saldus, Latvia) As in the previous year, the municipality of Saldus region of Latvia and the Sports club “Saldus” invite you to participate in the 2023 European Indoor Cup competition. Weight classes: Men 680 kg – 8 man Women 430 kg – 6 woman […]
The first planned competition of European Tug of War Indoor Tug of War Cup took place in Saldus, Latvia on November 26, 2022. The competition was planned as a club competition with a lower cost level, so that teams without large financial resources, who have not yet achieved significant success and are at the beginning […]
Dear tug of war fan, In 2023 TTV Fam. Janssens Retie celebrates its 30th anniversary. As with the previous anniversary’s we will brighten this event by organising an international tournament in Retie, Belgium (Sportspark ’t Vossekot, Geenend 7, 2470 Retie).Two days of international Tug Of War at the highest level during the ascension weekend on […]
Second Vice President of the European Tug of War Federation Dariusz Bajkowski, trained new judges of the Turkish Tug of War Federation “Halat Çekme Federasyon”. 50 people received the ETWF class “C” judge certificate and one person received the “C” class Coach International certificate. The training was conducted in Mersin, Turkey.
Dariusz Bajkowski, who is the second vice-president of the European Tug of War Federation and the president of the Polish Tug of War Association, trained Azerbaijani Federation members on the rules of tugging in Baku, Azerbaijan.
18/12/2021 European Tug of War Federation was established. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Polish Tug of War Association. Four countries were present: Germany, Sweden, Poland and Lithuania. The other members were on-line. This action of our sport is implemented by bringing us back to the program of the Olympic Games.
Tug of War five times has been on the agenda of the Olympic Games
1900 - Paris
1904 - Saint Louis
1908 - London
1912 - Stockholm
1920 - Antwerp
The first Indoor European Tug of War Cup competition will be heldNovember 25 and 26, 2022, in Saldus, Latvia. The competition is organized by the European Tug of War Federation in cooperation with the Latvian Tug of War Federation Tug of War Club , “ Saldus” in cooperation with the municipality of Saldus. The competition […]
In this sport, synchronization, technique and teamwork are essential. When the muscle tension reaches its zenith, we only have to trust the players on the team. Then the medal is at your fingertips.
You can win too.
Azerbaijan Tug of War Association is a member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Elnur Shikhaliyev Ali, tugofwarazerbaijan@gmail.com
Belgium Tug of War Association is a member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Jan Lenaerts, jan@sfida.be
Czech Republic Tug of War Association is a co-founder and a founding member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Ladislav Kopec, info@pretahovanilanem.cz Lukáš Dvořák, trener@pretahovanilanem.cz
Germany Tug of War Association is a co-founder and a founding member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Ralf Bräuninger, president@etwf.eu Axel Herre, sportdirektor@drtv.de
Israel Tug of War Association is a co-founder and a founding member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Yoel Golding, yoel@ayelet-sport.org.il Khaled Yonis, khsy@walla.com
Latvia Tug of War Association is a co-founder and a founding member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Lilita Mukina, lilita.mukina@gmail.com Krists Ezerins, kristse@inbox.lv
Lithuania Tug of War Association is a co-founder and a founding member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Mindaugas Albrechtas, virvelietuvoje@gmail.com Juozas Širvinskas, juozas.sirvinskas@inbox.lt Andžej Stefanovič, andzej.stefanovic.1977@gmail.com
Netherlands Tug of War Association is a member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Simon Kotsier, twifrepnl@touwtrekken.com Dorus Konijn, secretariaat@touwtrekken.com
Polish Tug of War Association is a co-founder and a founding member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Dariusz Bajkowski, President Piotr Romatowski, Secretary-General, p.romatowski@pzpl.pl
Russia Tug of War Association is a co-founder and a founding member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Alexander Kuznetsov, rtwf@sportcom.ru Varvara Alieva, varvara.v93@gmail.com
Serbia Tug of War Association is a co-founder and a founding member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Danijela Dojcinovic, danijela.r.dojcinovic@gmail.com Milan Rosalic, twsrbija@gmail.com
Sweden Tug of War Association is a co-founder and a founding member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Anders Andersson, secretary@etwf.eu Mats Hamberg, mats.hamberg5@gmail.com Lars Lindh, larm.lindh@gmail.com
Turkish Tug of War Association is a member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Eray Aldemir, halatcekme@gmail.com
Ukraine Tug of War Association is a member of the European Tug of War Federation. Contact: Olena Kiba, b2005i@yahoo.com
