Greetings Tug of War family and friends.
As 2025 comes to an end it’s good to reflect on the past season.
Unfortunately we had a sad January and March with the passing of former Twif President Cathal Mc Keever from Northern Ireland and former Vice President Tony Martin from England, both contributed so much to Tug of War, may they rest in peace.
Another busy year for competitors and officials, we had the World Games in Chengdu China and the World outdoor Championships in Nottingham England. We also had the GENSB tournament in the Nederlands, which gives all youths , who are our future an opportunity to compete and gain experience. As an amateur sport you the competitors showed the world what a professional sport we are; a sincere word of appreciation and thanks to all who were involved.
2026 is fast approaching, in March the World indoor Championships will take place in Taipei, Chinese Taipei, and later in September the World outdoor Championships will be hosted in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
It is encouraging to see so many new countries looking to join the TWIF family and grow our sport further, long may this continue.
I am looking forward to meet all of you at various events during 2026.
So for now let me take the opportunity to wish you and your family a happy and healthy festive season.
Yours in sport,
Dan Mc Carthy
President TWIF