Gold medalists team Switzerland celebrate during the victory ceremony for the Mixed Outdoor 580kg competition of Tug of War event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

In the round-robin qualifying rounds, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany and Italy secured the top four spots to advance to the semifinals, where Switzerland defeated Italy and Belgium overcame Germany to set up a gold-medal showdown.

In the final, Switzerland maintained its excellent form, securing a 3-0 victory over Belgium. In the bronze medal match, Germany beat Italy 3-0.

"The opponents are very strong, and we are thrilled to win the championship," said Elena Beier of Switzerland, who had also won a silver with her team in the women's 500kg event. ■

A member of team Italy clears the mud of the shoe during the Mixed Outdoor 580kg Bronze Medal Match between Germany and Italy of Tug of War event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Players of team Germany celebrate after winning the Mixed Outdoor 580kg Bronze Medal Match between Germany and Italy of Tug of War event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Team Germany compete during the Mixed Outdoor 580kg Bronze Medal Match between Germany and Italy of Tug of War event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Team Italy compete during the Mixed Outdoor 580kg Bronze Medal Match between Germany and Italy of Tug of War event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Team Germany compete during the Mixed Outdoor 580kg Bronze Medal Match between Germany and Italy of Tug of War event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Team Germany compete during the Mixed Outdoor 580kg Bronze Medal Match between Germany and Italy of Tug of War event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Team Italy compete during the Mixed Outdoor 580kg Bronze Medal Match between Germany and Italy of Tug of War event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Team Italy compete during the Mixed Outdoor 580kg Bronze Medal Match between Germany and Italy of Tug of War event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Bo)