Silver for Bancran in Sweden
BANCRAN Tug of war club won silver (580kg class) on Thursday at the World Championships in Malmö, Sweden. At the end of a long day and a field of 32 teams it came down to the battle for gold or silver.
During the qualifying rounds Bancran won a staggering 34 minute pull (longest of the day). Then in the final, with darkness falling, Engelberg took the honours. Bancran will now represent Northern Ireland in Saturdays 'closed' competition, with 16 teams battling it out for the World title.
The immense effort in the 'open' category will be perfect preparation ahead of Saturday's main event.
FINAL RESULTS (580kg)
- Engelberg
- Bancran
- Gaztedi
- Björke/Ydre
More details - http://www.towsweden.com/