The Northern Ireland team have previously won World and European Championship medals.
A team from Northern Ireland is in Switzerland to compete in the 2023 Tug of War World Championship.
The Swiss outdoor event, which begins later, features weight classes for men, women and children from around the world.It requires teamwork, mental endurance, and fitness. "The pullers and their coaches have been working so hard all year. Blood, sweat and tears have been put into this.Mr Hara said the dedication was "remarkable and shows true sportsmanship among men from across mid Ulster and the north coast".Nelson Hanna, centre, is following in his father's footsteps
"Many say tug of war dates back 5,000 years and the sport has a rich heritage in Northern Ireland," he said.
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