A TUG of war contest roped in fitness fanatics to help in the fight against cancer.

The second annual Tugsticular aimed to raise money for Tenovus and promote awareness of testicular cancer.

The event held at Southampton University’s sports fields at Wide Lane, Eastleigh on Saturday attracted 14 teams of eight, mostly from local gyms plus one from Totton Rugby Club and was refereed by members of the Tug of War Association.

The men’s and women’s competitions were contested by seven teams who all pulled against each other in a round-robin to find the best four who went forward to the semi-finals.

Dom’s Divas, from the Pure Gym in Bitterne, were the women’s winners and the men’s contest was won by Spartans Gym from Northam.

Both teams were coached by Stacey Claffey, part-owner of Spartans.

The event, organised by Norma Waite and Dale Jackman, raised more than £1,500.

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