Bedford’s Ladies Tug of War team have once again proved they can pull in the accolades as they won four golds from four weight categories at the National Championships in Yorkshire.
The four gold medals came in the 500kg, 520kg, 540kg and 560kg weights in taking a clean sweep across the Women’s division in Bridlington on a perfect day for one of the nation’s most successful Tug of War sides this decade.
These gold medals qualifies them to represent England in the British & Irish Championships in Scotland in August and then the World Outdoor Championships in Switzerland in September, with more medals on the cards this year.
North of the border next up for winning side
The British and Irish Championships are next on the agenda for the successful side before heading to Sursee in Switzerland where they will look to improve on 2021’s bronze medal in South Africa and a fourth place last year.
While Bedford hosted the National Championships in 2022, Bridlington in Yorkshire was the host on a warm day but Bedford’s Women’s side did not disappoint in producing four dominant displays in the four different weight categories to bring home a host of golds.
Bedford’s Ladies have led the way nationally on the resurgence of Tug of War as a recognised sport; having not been at the Olympic Games since 1920.
Winning a host of titles, both at home and abroad, the side are considered one of the best in the world and regularly represent their country in world recognised tournaments.
For more information on how to get involved with Bedford’s Tug of War teams, you can visit the highly popular Facebook page by searching ‘Bedford Ladies Tug of War’ or e-mail bedfordladies.tow@outlook.com
