TO THE PUBLIC AND THE TUG-OF-WAR COMMUNITY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT We have just completed a historic milestone for the sport of tug-of-war. Our Tug-of-War Federation has attained official status and has been formally incorporated under the umbrella of the Turkish Federation of Traditional Sports. This significant development marks a major step toward the institutionalization, popularization, and future strengthening of the sport of tug-of-war. With our Federation gaining official recognition, our athletes and clubs will be able to operate on a more solid foundation, paving the way for stronger representation on both the national and international stages. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN, and his team, who played a major role in the successful completion of this process; to our Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Osman Aşkın BAK, and his team, who have always stood by our side; and to the General Directorate of Youth and Sports and all its staff. Thanks to their support and vision, the sport of tug-of-war will achieve the status it deserves in our country. As the Tug-of-War Federation, we will continue to work under the umbrella of the Turkish Traditional Sports Federation to advance our sport, reach more athletes, and represent our country to the best of our ability on international platforms. I hope this important milestone brings blessings to the entire rope pulling community, and I thank our athletes, our clubs, and everyone who contributed to this achievement. Eray ALDEMİR President of the Rope Pulling Federation