NAHA, Okinawa — Hundreds of thousands of people, including U.S. service members, recently took to the streets on a hot, humid afternoon to witness and take part in this city’s annual Tug-of-War ...

Almost everyone has been part of a tug-of-war battle in school or — at least — with a sibling who wouldn't share a toy or tasty snack. Organized tug of war dates back to ancient Egypt, India, Greece ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A huge battle between East and West recently took place in the streets of Okinawa to mark a couple of anniversaries there with ties to Hawaii. Each year, two huge ropes, one ...

When the crowds cheer during the historic Hope College Pull-tug-of-war on Saturday, Sept. 28, it just may be possible to hear some echoes from 1898. The traditional freshman-sophomore contest will be ...

"They should bring it back," the most popular comment under the Reddit post read, while another user responded: "It's super dangerous unfortunately. Lots of tension in the rope and things go bad if it ...

Breaking is far from the first unconventional sport to be allowed into the Olympic games. Here’s a look at some of the stranger Olympic sports in modern history: For most of us, tug of war is an ...

Honolulu partnered with Roberts Hawaii with the goal of creating a more streamlined, organized way to visit Hanauma Bay. Thousands gather in Okinawa’s capital city for the annual Naha Great Tug of War ...

The sport has ancient roots, with evidence suggesting its practice in regions like Egypt, India, and South America. Michigan boasts a strong tug-of-war tradition, with events like Hope College's "the ...