LAKEVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Katelyn Sticha is still getting a grip on her journey to the World Games .

'I consider all of them my family'

What we know:

For the last 16 years, Katelyn Sticha has felt the pull of tug of war.

But recently, she got to dig in her heels while representing her country on the other side of the world.

"Eye-opening, inspirational, once-in-a-lifetime, very unique," said Sticha.

A unique sport

The backstory:

Tug Of War is in Sticha's blood.

Her parents started DJ's Tug-of-War Club in Lakeville, which has won many national and international titles over the years.

Sticha says the sport is a competitive outlet for her, after participating in track and cross-country in high school and rugby in college, but she also enjoys the social aspect as well.

"We want

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