Taiwan wins 4 golds at World Outdoor Tug of War Championships

Johannesburg, Sept. 19 (CNA) Taiwan finished the 2026 World Outdoor Tug of War Championships in South Africa with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals, including titles in two women's weight classes for the fifth consecutive year.

On the final day of the four-day competition in Mossel Bay on Saturday, Taiwan won two golds, two silvers and one bronze, with the senior women's 540-kilogram team securing its fifth consecutive world title.

Taiwan also took gold in the women's under-23 500-kg event, while the junior mixed 520-kg team claimed silver.

The men's under-23 600-kg team also won silver, while the senior men's 560-kg team earned bronze, its best-ever performance in the event.

On Friday, Taiwan won two golds and one bronze, with the senior women's 500-kg team capturing its fifth consecutive world title and the junior women's 480-kg team winning a fourth straight championship.

The senior men's 600-kg team took bronze.

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) sent congratulatory messages to the Taiwanese athletes in recognition of their achievements.

Taiwan sent a 79-member team to compete in 11 categories at this year's championships.

At the previous edition of the World Outdoor Tug of War Championships in Nottingham, England, Taiwan won five gold and two silver medals.