The Olympics' official YouTube channel also shared the footage in March 2022, with a caption that read: "Fun fact: Tug of war was an Olympic sport from 1900 - 1920.". In March 2016, Getty Images ...

Tug of war Tug of war at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium. International Olympic Committee. For most of us, tug of war is an activity consigned to school days and summer camp competitions.

"Many say tug of war dates back 5,000 years and the sport has a rich heritage in Northern Ireland," he said. "My father Fred was a former puller for the Aghadowey team and many of us all talk ...