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Tug of War
USSR Commemorative Silver Coin
Series: Games of XXII Olympiad. Moscow. 1980
Tug of War
Par : 10 rubles
Release Date: 1980
Mint:Leningrad Mint(LMD) ( ST. Petersburg)
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| Metal, fineness | Silver 900/1000 |
| Quality | Proof and UNC |
| Content chemically pure metal, g | 30 |
| Total weight, g | 33.33 |
| Thickness, mm | 3.3 |
| Diameter, mm | 39 |
| The edge | 300 corrugations. |
| Mintage, pcs. | 95420 / 126220 |
Tug of war, also known as tug o' war, tug war or rope pulling, is a sport that directly puts two teams against each other in a test of strength. The term may also be used as a metaphor to describe a demonstration of brute strength by two opposing groups, such as a rivalry between two departments of a company. In this scenario, there is a third party who is often considered the "rope" in the tug of war. There are tug of war clubs in many countries, and both men and women participate.
The sport was part of the Olympic Games from 1900 until 1920, but has not been included since. The sport is contested in the World Games. The Tug of War International Federation (TWIF), organizes World Championships for nation teams biannually, for both indoor and outdoor contests, and a similar competition for club teams.
In England the sport is catered for by the Tug of War Association (formed in 1958), and the Tug of War Federation of Great Britain (formed in 1984). In Scotland, the Scottish Tug of War Association was formed in 1980. The sport also features in Highland Games there.
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