成都世运会｜国际拔河联合会副主席：雨中的拔河比赛令人难忘

Group 1 - The International Tug of War Federation's Vice President, Peter Dale, praised Chengdu as a great city and highlighted the memorable experience of the tug of war competition held in the rain [1] - The women's 500 kg tug of war competition faced challenges due to waterlogged fields and slippery ropes, but the athletes performed admirably under these conditions, particularly the teams from Chinese Taipei and Switzerland [1] - Dale emphasized the importance of venue conditions for the success of tug of war competitions, noting that the local team's preparation in terms of venue, stands, and services was outstanding [2] Group 2 - Dale remarked on the charm of tug of war, which embodies resilience and perseverance [2] - He noted that while outdoor tug of war has been dominated by European countries, the strength of Asian competitors is steadily increasing, and the federation aims to promote the sport globally by collaborating with Asian and American countries [2] - The World Games tug of war competition represents the pinnacle of the sport, and despite fierce competition, athletes demonstrated sportsmanship by shaking hands and enjoying each other's company, reflecting a strong sense of unity [2]