The European Tug of War Championships and World Junior and Under 23 Championships are underway at Carr Lane playing fields.

Dozens of teams are competing in the event.



The European Championships will include four weight classes for mens tug of war teams and two weight classes for ladies tug of war teams. The event will also include the world junior and under 23 championships, which are held annually in conjunction with World and European Championships.



The first two days of the European Championships will see the TWIF open club competition take place, which is open to all tug of war clubs from TWIF member associations. The second two days of the competition will see the international events take place with the European Tug of War Championships and World Junior and Under 23 Championships taking place between the national teams.