The tug of war events at the 2001 World Games in Akita was played between 20 and 21 August.[1] Athletes from 12 nations participated in the tournament. The competition took place at Akita Skydome in Yūwa. Two men's events were held as official sport. Two women's events were invitational sport at this games.
^England, Northern Ireland and Scotland competed separately in this sport. England and Scotland won two medals in official events, but in official medal table their score is counted as Great Britain.
