Competitors from around the world compete at the World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham.

Competitors from around the world compete at the World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham. About 2,000 participants from at least 20 different countries have arrived in Nottingham to the World Tug of War Championships at the University of Nottingham from Thursday to Monday.
Competitors from around the world compete at the World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham.

Competitors from around the world compete at the World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England. (Tom Maddick via SWNS)

These incredible photos show teams tugging and pulling with all their might at the World Tug of War Championships in Nottingham, England, on Thursday, Sept. 4.

The four-day competition is taking place at the University of Nottingham’s Highfields Sports Complex.

Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.
Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.
Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.
Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.
Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.
Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.
Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.
Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.
Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.
Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.
Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.
Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.
Teams pulling for victory at World Tug of War Championships

World Tug of War Championships contest in Nottingham, England.

National teams and clubs are in the competition in various weight classes for female, male and mixed teams.

The first two days of competition are for club teams, and the final two days of competition are for teams from a number of nations battling it out for gold, silver and bronze medals.

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