Korddraget

Korddraget is a traditional Swedish outdoor activity and competition that centers around the collective effort of dragging a heavy object across a designated distance using a rope. The term "korddraget" translates roughly to "the rope pull" in English. This event is often held during community festivals, corporate team-building exercises, or sporting events and aims to promote teamwork, strength, and camaraderie.

The competition typically involves teams of varying sizes, with participants pulling on a rope connected to a heavy load such as a log, tire, or specialized weighted sled. The objective is to move the object as far as possible within a set time limit or to reach a certain finish line. The team that manages to drag the load the greatest distance or completes the task in the shortest time is declared the winner.

Korddraget has roots in traditional rural contests where strength and coordination were essential for tasks like transporting logs or other heavy materials. Over time, it has evolved into a popular amateur sport and social activity that emphasizes collective physical effort. Equipment used is generally simple, consisting of a sturdy rope and the chosen load, with some variations incorporating protective gear or specific rules to ensure safety.

The activity emphasizes principles of teamwork, strategic coordination, and physical endurance. While primarily practiced in Sweden, variations of rope-pulling contests are found in other countries under different names and formats. Korddraget remains a symbol of communal effort and Swedish outdoor sporting culture.