2029 World Police & Fire Games to be held in Gujarat: CM Patel
India has won the bid to host the 2029 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar & Ekta Nagar, following a comprehensive bid presentation to the WPFG Federation in Birmingham, USA.
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Time of India
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1 2 Nagpur: Showcasing exceptional skill and dedication, a 15-member team from Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) Pulgaon and Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), brought laurels to India by winning 15 medals — 7 gold, 2 silver, and 6 bronze — at the 2025 World Police and Fire Games held in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. The Indian contingent included 47 members, including 10 from CAD Pulagon, 5 from AOC and rest from various state and central fire services. The World Police and Fire Games 2025, held from June 27 to July 6, featured over 8,000 athletes from 70+ countries, competing in 60 sports across 45 venues. The Pulgaon team, comprising only fire services staff, stood out for their stellar performance, built on rigorous training and preparation. The victorious CAD members (in Fire Games) were Mohan Kawre (1 gold, 2 silver), MD Hussain, (1 gold, 1 bronze), Yogpal (1 gold, 1 bronze), Ravinder Kumar (1 gold, 1 bronze), Ranjit, (1 gold, 1 bronze), Rahul Yadav (1 gold, 1 bronze) and Gaurav (1 gold, 1 bronze). Sachin Karmore, Harbhan Singh and Amandeep too were part of the team. Before departing on June 24, the team underwent an intensive 20-day training camp, supported by ASI Pune, Rajputana Rifles Centre, Delhi, and CAD facilities. Their earlier triumph at the 3rd National Fire Games, where they emerged champions, had already marked them as strong contenders. Their international feat received high praise. DGOS Lt Gen Suresh Tandy felicitated them at Army HQ on July 11, while Union home minister Amit Shah honoured the athletes on July 18, applauding their contribution to national pride. On July 21, the team received a hero's welcome in Pulgaon. A victory procession was held from the railway station to CAD, with the athletes riding a decorated chariot and showered with garlands. The team credited their success to the relentless guidance of CAD Pulgaon Commandant, senior athletic mentors, and fire services trainers. Their achievement marks a golden chapter in the history of AOC's fire brigade, inspiring others in the defence and fire services community.
India Gazette
08-07-2025
- India Gazette
Team India secures 588 medals at World Police and Fire Games, placed third
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 8 (ANI): Team India secured a total of 588 medals, including 280 gold medals, at the recent 21st edition of the World Police and Fire Games 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Team India ranked third in the overall charts, behind the USA (1,354 medals, including 569 gold, 433 silver, and 352 bronze medals) and Brazil (743 medals, including 266 gold, 246 silver, and 231 bronze medals), as per the competition's website. India will be hosting the 2029 edition of the tournament in Ahmedabad. Recently in June, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced that Gujarat had secured the hosting bid for the prestigious international event. CM Patel called the development a 'big step' toward making Ahmedabad 'the sporting capital of India.' 'Proud moment for Gujarat! India has won the bid to host the 2029 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar & Ekta Nagar, following a comprehensive bid presentation to the WPFG Federation in Birmingham, USA. This global victory reflects the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi and Hon'ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah, and is a big step towards making Ahmedabad the sporting capital of India!' the Gujarat CM had posted on X. According to the official WPFG website, it is an Olympic-style competition for athletes representing law enforcement, firefighters, and officers from corrections, probation, border protection, immigration, and customs offices worldwide. Held biennially, the programme features over 60 sports as official games. The game is governed by the California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), the Host City, & the WPFG Board of Directors. The first-ever edition of the competition was held back in 1985 in San Jose, California. (ANI)
