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TUG OF WAR

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Asia/Calcutta
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TUG OF WAR – Rulebook

Department: Sports


Event Overview

  • Event Type: Outdoor Sport

  • Description: Classic team-based tug of war contest with eight players per side, testing strength, coordination, and teamwork in a high-energy competitive format.

Event Schedule & Venue

  • Event Dates: Between 4 January 2026 – 10 January 2026

  • Venue: Designated Ground

  • Reporting Time: To be announced

  • Match Start Time: To be announced

  • Match Duration: Time required to complete a bout

  • Break: 2 minutes between pulls

  • Format: Knockout

Eligibility Criteria

  • Participants: UG / PG students

  • Category: Boys / Girls 

  • Age Limit: 13 – 24 years

  • Team Composition:

    • Playing Members: 8 players

    • Substitutes: 1 player

  • Entries per College: As per availability

Competition Format

  • Matches played as Best of 3 pulls

  • Team winning 2 pulls wins the match

  • Progression Rule: Winner advances to next round

  • Fixture schedule will be updated before the event

Rules & Regulations (Important)

  • 8 players per team on the rope

  • Weight categories apply as per event norms

  • First team to pull the centre red mark past their 4 m white mark wins the pull

  • No time limit per pull

  • Maximum 2 minutes rest between pulls

  • If no movement after warning, final 30-second countdown applied

  • Anchor (last player) may loop rope around body

  • Only chalk/magnesium allowed on hands (no sticky substances)

Discipline & Disqualification

  • No deliberate sitting or lying down (except anchor)

  • No intentional rope release or dangerous grip

  • No locking rope under armpits

  • Yellow card: Warning

  • Second yellow: Loss of that pull

  • Disqualification for violent conduct, repeated fouls, or weight violations

Equipment Rules

  • Sports shoes or boots only (no metal spikes or cleats)

  • Proper team uniform compulsory

  • Anchor may wear a support belt

  • No jewellery, watches, or hard objects allowed

What Organizers Will Provide

  • Ground setup with markings

  • Tug of war rope and centre markings

  • Referees and judges

  • Scoreboard / scoresheet

  • Drinking water

  • First-aid facility

What Participants Must Bring

  • Sports shoes or boots (non-metal sole)

  • Proper team uniform

  • College ID card (original)

  • Chalk (if required)

  • Personal essentials (water bottle, towel, spare clothes)

Registration Details

  • Registration Mode: Online

  • Last Date to Register: 1 January 2026

  • Registration Fee: ₹200 per team

Prizes & Certificates

  • Winner (1st): Prize + Certificates

  • Runner-Up (2nd): Prize + Certificates

  • Third Place: If applicable

  • Participation Certificates: Provided to teams that play at least one match

Important Instructions

  • Teams must report 15–20 minutes before scheduled match time

  • Late reporting may result in walkover or disqualification

  • Carry original college ID for verification

  • Follow referee commands strictly (“Pick up rope”, “Take the strain”, “Pull”, “Halt”)

  • No mobile phones or electronic devices allowed near the play area

  • Use of banned substances or unfair practices will lead to strict action

Contact for Queries

  • Event Contact: Shreyash Shanbhag

  • Phone: 7304138500