Tug of war at the 1981 World Games

Tug of war was contested in two weight classes for men at the 1981 World Games.

These were the first World Games, an international quadrennial multi-sport event, and were held in Santa Clara, California in the United States.

The 640 kg tug of war competition was the first event of the games, as it was held immediately following the opening ceremony at the same location, Buck Shaw Stadium.

[8][9] Results:[7] Final standing: The outdoor 720 kg tug of war event was conducted on 25 July 1981.

Results Final standings:[6] Other known individual participants: SWE – Erik Johansson; USA – Tom Naatz

World Games I athletes grouped by sport at the inaugural opening ceremony; tug of war pulling area marked on foreground for first ever World Games event, which followed the ceremony
720 kg tug of war final scoreboard at World Games I