Tug of war

The Sokatira World Championship in Taiwan has had a large Basque representation and, although they have not won a gold medal, they have surrendered to a good level. Teams from Ibarra, Abadiño, Ansoain and Chantrea have participated, competing not only in groups but also representing the Basque Country.

The women have obtained silver in the range of 500 kilograms, and the other two have been bronze; one has been obtained by men in the range of 600 kilograms, and the other in the mixed sub 23.

As far as the Basque delegation is concerned, the Sokatira Group in Abadiño was third, and today the women of the Sokatira Group in Ibarra have done the same.

The Sokatira World Championship is being held these days in Taiwan, in the city of Taipei. As far as the Basque delegation is concerned, the Sokatira Group of Abadiño has been third this Thursday.

The Basque team has won the silver medal at the Sokatira World Championship in Nottingham, England, in the men's 560 kilogram category after losing in the final to Switzerland.

The Basque team has won gold at the Sokatira World Championship in Nottingham, England, after defeating Switzerland in a tight final in the 600-pound male category.