History
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The history of the World Logging Championships
At the initiative of Hungary and the former Yugoslavia, the first international competitions were developed in the 60s and were announced as a joint event for the first time in 1970. Gradually, a steadily increasing number of nations participated in the competitions. A world championship developed. Since then, the competitions have revolved around prowess with chain saws. Safety, precision and speed are evaluated in execution of the disciplines.
Chronology: World championships
- 1970 Hungary and Yugoslavia
- 1971 Yugoslavia
- 1972 Hungary
- 1973 Romania
- 1974 Norway
- 1975 USSR
- 1976 Bulgaria
- 1977 Finland
- 1978 CSSR
- 1980 Norway
- 1981 Poland
- 1982 Hungary
- 1983 Finland
- 1984 Sweden
- 1986 CSSR
- 1987 Norway
- 1989 Denmark
- 1991 USSR
- 1993 Switzerland
- 1994 Romania
- 1995 Finland
- 1996 Germany
- 1998 Austria
- 2000 Norway
- 2002 Scotland
- 2004 Italy
- 2006 Estonia
- 2008 Germany
- 2010 Croatia
