Taichung Tug-of-War Team Wins 6 Golds at World Indoor Championships; Mayor Lu Honors Athletes

Taichung, May 26 (CNA) - Taichung's tug-of-war team won six gold medals at the 2026 World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships held in Taipei. Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen honored the athletes and sponsors today, presenting them with nutritional supplements to boost their morale. The athletes are expected to receive NT$1.38 million in prize money. Mayor Lu stated that tug-of-war embodies the spirit of unity and perseverance, and promised that the city would continue to invest in training facilities and equipment to provide a high-quality environment for the athletes.