The Mamprobi/Chorkor cluster of schools was the action spot last Sunday when the first 2018 Parleys Tug of War competition was held.
The event, dubbed "Who Rules Chorkor" which is an initiative of the Ghana Tug of War Association in conjunction with Dreamland Sports Plus attracted a large crowd from the communities of Chorkor and Mamprobi, who were noted for their natural skills in sports, especially football, athletics and boxing.
Eight teams participated and the True Hustlers from Chorkor proved superior to emerge winners.
Aala Button were second and Young Tinny placed third. They were presented with fantastic prizes from the sponsors who include Parle, Indomie, Voltic, Melcom, St. Thomas Hospital and Namio.
The other participants were Alomo Junction, United Nations (UN), Heroes Champions, Premier Soldiers and Ashiaman 37.
Mr. Saka Acquaye, Deputy director general (technical) of the National Sports Authority (NSA) who graced the event urged the people to take sports serious as there were many opportunities in sports.
Mr. Emmanuel Olla Williams of the Ghana Tug of War Association and CEO of Dreamland Sports Plus said, Ghanaians were active people and they need more of such programs.
The Youth Director of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) said Tug of War, which was a former Olympic sport was being considered for the next Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan in 2020.