Declining popularity: Tug of War was mostly discontinued owing to its waning popularity and involvement. It was viewed as less entertaining than other sports throughout time, and the number of countries actively engaging in the sport dwindled. The international appeal was limited:  Tug of War was not uniformly popular throughout the world. Its attraction mainly was restricted to a few places, contributing to its removal from the Olympic program. Modernization and diversification:  As the Olympic Games progressed, there was a movement to modernize and diversify the sports offered. Tug of War did not accord with the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) goal of showcasing a larger spectrum of athletic ability. Space constraints and logistics: Tug of War needed a significant amount of space and specialized equipment, making it logistically difficult to conduct inside the Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee opted to promote sports that could be readily adapted to multiple locations and required fewer resources. Changing athletic landscape:  As new sports appeared and gained popularity, the Olympic program needed to adjust to keep up. This meant that older or less popular sports, such as tug of war, were progressively phased out to make room for more modern and globally attractive activities.