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India Gazette
20 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Amit Shah hails India's bid win to host 2029 World Police and Fire Games as global recognition of Modi-era sports infrastructure
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday expressed pride over India being designated the host country for the 2029 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG), calling it a 'global recognition of our sprawling sports infrastructure' developed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking to X, Shah wrote, 'It is a moment of great pride for every citizen, as Bharat has been designated as the host country for the prestigious 2029 World Police and Fire Games. Bharat winning the prestigious bid to host the event is a global recognition of our sprawling sports infrastructure built under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji. Ahmedabad being selected as the venue of the event that brings together police, fire, and disaster services to compete in more than 50 sports is a testament to the city's rising stature as a sporting destination.' His remarks came a day after 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)
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
India to host 2029 World Police and Fire Games, Amit Shah says 'a moment of great pride'
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Friday welcomed the designation of India as the host country for the 2029 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG), describing it as 'a moment of great pride for every Indian citizen'. The biennial games will be held across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, with the participation of over 10,000 athletes representing the police, fire, customs and correctional services from across 70 countries. 'Bharat winning the prestigious bid to host the event is a global recognition of our sprawling sports infrastructure built under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji. Ahmedabad being selected as the venue of the event that brings together police, fire and disaster services to compete in more than 50 sports, is a testament to the city's rising stature as a sporting destination,' Shah said in a post on X on Friday. India will be the first South Asian nation to host the WPFG since the games' inception in 1985. India now joins the elite clubs of past hosts like Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, China and the US. The announcement of India as the 2029 WPFG host followed India's final presentation to the California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), the governing body of the games, on June 25 in Birmingham, Alabama.
United News of India
a day ago
- Sport
- United News of India
India to host 2029 World Police and Fire Games
New Delhi, June 27 (UNI) India has won the bid to host of the 2029 World Police and Fire Games(WPFG), and will become the first south Asian country to organise the games. The host city of the 2029 edition of the games, which were initiated in 1985 will be Ahmedabad. Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed happiness on the development 'It is a moment of great pride for every citizen, as Bharat has been designated as the host country for the prestigious 2029 World Police and Fire Games,' he wrote in a post on X. He added that Ahmedabad, which has been selected as the venue for the Games, stands as a testament to the city's growing stature as a premier sporting destination. 'Bharat winning the prestigious bid to host the event is a global recognition of our sprawling sports infrastructure built under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji. Ahmedabad being selected as the venue of the event that brings together police, fire, and disaster services to compete in more than 50 sports is a testament to the city's rising stature as a sporting destination,' the Home Minister said. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel echoed his sentiments, as he wrote on X "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," India, has also expressed its interest in organising the Olympic Games for the first time in 2036, successfully organising global tournaments like WPFG is likely to strengthen India's bid.
Sinar Daily
a day ago
- Sport
- Sinar Daily
Malaysian firefighters to debut at World Police & Fire Games 2025
The participation reflects the department's commitment to promoting physical fitness and sportsmanship among its personnel. 27 Jun 2025 12:00pm JBPM has no lofty expectations, it hopes the debut will yield at least one medal as a proud beginning. - Photo courtesy of JBPM PUTRAJAYA - Four firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), known for turning heads during National Day parades, are set to make their international debut in the bodybuilding event at the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2025 in Alabama, United States. JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said the participation reflects the department's commitment to promoting physical fitness and sportsmanship among its personnel. JBPM has no lofty expectations, it hopes the debut will yield at least one medal as a proud beginning. - Photo courtesy of JBPM "This is our first time taking part in the bodybuilding category. The four were selected from eight finalists in a national-level competition organised by JBPM last year,' he told Bernama after the department's monthly assembly at its headquarters here today. He said while the department has no lofty expectations, it hopes the debut will yield at least one medal as a proud beginning. "We don't yet know the level of competition from other countries, but we hope to bring home at least one medal to mark our entry into this event,' he said. Nor Hisham added that a total of 34 JBPM athletes will compete in golf, bowling, darts, badminton, bench press, push-pull, and bodybuilding at the 10-day international meet. "We hope to surpass our 2023 performance, where we won 49 medals at the WPFG in Winnipeg, Canada. With the spirit of our slogan, 'From Ordinary to Legendary', I believe our athletes can achieve even greater success this year. "This is not just an individual pursuit but a collective effort by the department,' he added. Meanwhile, JBPM bodybuilding athlete Hasmadi Jusoh, 46, said past experience at both national and international levels has motivated the team to aim high. "With strict training and disciplined diet routines, we're confident and hopeful of winning gold for the country and JBPM,' said Hasmadi, who has served in the department for 20 years. - BERNAMA
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
2029 World Police & Fire Games to be held in Gujarat: CM Patel
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…
