Greetings Tug of War family and friends from across the Globe.
As we are approaching the second half of 2026, we look back at the succesful World indoor championships in Taipei and Congress in Italy.
Caorle in Italy hosted the 2026 TWIF Congress: this will be the venue for the 2027 World outdoor championships. Various types of accommodation are available and all are on site within a short walk to the arena, therefore no daily transport is required.
International representatives from 18 countries attended Congress. During the seminar on Friday we had a very open discussion on several topics. A presentation was given on dehydration which was very informative for everyone. WADA once again was discussed regarding the 2027 code with a lot of changes happening. Beach tug of war was discussed as it is becoming very popular with a large following. Future championships were discussed and the challenges that are involved in organising it. On Saturday during Congress voting took place regarding ratification of proposals from Congress 2025 and proposals from various countries on various topics.
Dominican Republic were voted as our new member country. They were already a TWIF member, but not active for a very long time, now they are re-elected. The 2028 World indoor championships will take place in Jelgava, Latvia, which is a first TWIF event for them. The 2029 World indoor championships will take place in Malmö, Sweden, who are no strangers to organising events.
By now most countries are after holding their national championships and panels of pullers are being put in place for the World outdoor championships which are taking place in Mossel Bay South Africa from 16th -19th September.
I wish all athletes and countries the best of luck.
I’m looking forward to seeing all of you in September.
Yours in Sport,
Dan McCarthy
President of TWIF