Taiwan women's tug-of-war team wins 6th straight World Games title

Taipei, Aug. 10 (CNA) Taiwan's women's tug-of-war team claimed its sixth consecutive gold medal at the World Games on Sunday, defeating Switzerland 2-0 in the women's 500-kilogram final in Chengdu, China.

The win also delivered Taiwan's first gold medal of the 2025 Games.

Despite rainy, slippery conditions, the eight-member squad stayed in sync with steady, coordinated steps, overpowering Switzerland to complete a 7-0 sweep of the tournament.

Six teams competed in the women's 500kg event, with a round-robin preliminary stage followed by knockout rounds. Taiwan opened with five straight wins over Sweden, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States and Germany to top the group with a perfect record.

In the semifinals, Taiwan again defeated Germany 2-0 to reach the final, where they repeated their earlier victory over Switzerland.

With victories in 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2022 and now 2025, the team has secured six consecutive championships in the event.

At the previous World Games in Birmingham, United States, Taiwan won one gold, six silver and six bronze medals, with the women's tug-of-war team claiming the sole gold.