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The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
SAI felicitates medal-winning archers Jadhav and Bhardwaj
World University Games champion archer Sahil Jadhav said coach Rahul Banerjee's pep talk helped him clinch the gold medal in the keenly-contested compound men's individual final in Essen, Germany, recently. On his maiden international trip, Jadhav, who has not won an individual medal at the National level, was delighted after defeating his compatriot Kushal Dalal in the semifinals. 'I was happy to have secured an individual medal. But Rahul bhaiya said, 'If you want to be a champion, you should not nurture such a mindset.' His words inspired me for the final,' said Jadhav, who pipped Great Britain's Ajay Scott 149-148 in the title clash, at a felicitation function organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) regional centre here on Friday. 'I have gone through so many trials and competitions without any success. When I got the opportunity, I wanted to make it count.' Coming from a humble background in Satara district, Maharashtra, the 24-year-old, who was trained by Pravin Sawant before being coached by SAI's Haresh Kumar, has overcome a phase of frustration to dream big. 'I want to go step-by-step, but the ultimate goal is the Olympics,' said Jadhav. Hailing from East Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 22-year-old recurve archer Shrey Bhardwaj, who claimed gold medals in outdoor, 3D and field archery at the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in Birmingham, USA, said the SAI centre's support played a crucial role in his success. 'I trained during the day and in the evenings and put rocks on the ground to prepare for different formats of the WPFG,' said Bhardwaj, proving that switching from cricket to archery was the correct decision for him. SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) Regional Director-in-charge Amar Jyoti lauded the archers for carrying forward the legacy of the centre.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Gujarat's Rashtriya Raksha University to host 2029 WPFG, begins prep with new Olympic research hub
After union home ministry's backed Gujarat based Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) was cleared to host eight of the sixty-three events on its campus for the upcoming World Police and Fire Games (WPFG)- 2029, its vice-chancellor, prof Bimal N. Patel spoke to ET about the challenges faced by the varsity in hoisting first of its global event. 'We are aware that this global responsibility comes with unique challenges ranging from infrastructure scaling, logistical coordination, security, athlete accommodation, and ensuring international standard event execution ,' Patel told ET over phone. The vice-chancellor added, 'To overcome these challenges, RRU has already begun meticulous planning in close coordination with its stakeholders. A dedicated WPFG Secretariat is being established, supported by an organizing committee that includes experts in sports administration, logistics, hospitality, and international relations. Furthermore, we will train a cadre of 500 student and community volunteers to support operations, ensuring seamless execution and cultural integration Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Healthcare Management healthcare others Artificial Intelligence Leadership Operations Management Data Science Finance PGDM Digital Marketing MBA Data Analytics Public Policy Data Science MCA Product Management CXO Technology Degree Others Design Thinking Cybersecurity Project Management Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details According to officials, RRU has established the School of NCC and Police Martial Music Band, the nation's first institution exclusively dedicated to martial, ceremonial, and band music. The institute has also set up Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education as the country's first Olympic research grants program, supporting Master and PhD scholars across India and South Asia with financial assistance, resources, and networking opportunities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Rolls-Royce Of Hearing Aids (And Under $100) Hear True Learn More Undo BCORE has a corpus of Rs 75 lakh corpus (approx. $900,000 USD) from Gujarat State Cooperative Bank and Ahmedabad Cooperative Bank, according to RRU. Patel further told ET, 'Hosting these games at RRU will not only showcase our state-of-the-art infrastructure but also position the university as a global center for excellence in security, sports science, and international event management. However, we are aware that this global responsibility comes with unique challenges ranging from infrastructure scaling, logistical coordination, security, athlete accommodation, and ensuring international standard event execution.
India Gazette
08-07-2025
- Sport
- 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)
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
UP woman constable bags 5 medals, including 2 gold, at World Police & Fire Games
Meerut: Riya Verma, a 24-year-old constable with the UP Police, has made waves on the world stage, winning five medals, including two gold, in swimming at the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) held in Birmingham, USA, from June 27 to July 6. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In her first international victory, she clinched two golds in freestyle relay events, two silvers in the 50m and 100m breaststroke, and a bronze in the mixed medley. Speaking to TOI from the US, Verma said, "My dream is to win an Olympic medal for India. That feeling would be beyond words." She credited her father, a swimming coach, for her success saying, "I began swimming in a small local pool when I was in Class 8. My father taught me everything. He's been my biggest support." She also thanked her school coach, Ramanand Rai and added that marriage isn't on her mind for now. Verma joined UP Police in 2023 and is currently posted in Saharanpur. With her return to India scheduled for Tuesday, her overjoyed family left for Delhi on Monday to give her a grand welcome. "She has made us very proud, and we are thrilled with her success," said her father, Rajeev Verma. "Since she loves to travel, I've planned a surprise trip to her favourite destination. I can't wait to see her." Saharanpur SSP Ashish Tiwari congratulated her, saying, "Her achievement has made us proud. Sports not only build personality but also foster teamwork, which is crucial for effective policing. We must encourage more participation in sports." Verma completed her schooling at Central School, Hapur, and graduated from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. She is the eldest of three siblings. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Her younger sister is a swimming coach at a private school in Noida, and her brother is also an aspiring swimmer. In the past, UP Police DSP Anuj Kumar Chaudhary, who won silver in wrestling at the 2003 World Police Games, went on to compete in the 2004 Athens Olympics. Punjab Police DSP Avneet Kaur Sidhu, a four-time medallist at the 2017 World Police Games, including one gold, also represented India at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in rifle shooting. Former CRPF DIG Khajan Singh Tokas, who won silver in the 100m butterfly at the 1988 World Police Games, also competed in the Seoul Olympics the same year. The WPFG is a biennial Olympic-style competition for law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders, governed by the California Police Athletic Federation, the WPFG board, and the host city. India ranked third in the overall medals tally with 568 medals, including 276 gold. The US topped the list with 1,268 medals (536 gold), followed by Brazil with 723 (260 gold). Athletes from the UP Police secured the highest medal tally for India, winning 95 medals including 45 gold, 34 silver, and 16 bronze.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
U'khand cop enters bench press final at World Police Games, bags bronze in qualifier
Rudrapur: Mukesh Pal, a sub-inspector with Uttarakhand Police, has won a bronze medal in the 105kg bench press qualifier round at the ongoing World Police and Fire Games(WPFG) in Birmingham, US, securing a place in the finals on Sunday. Speaking from the US, Pal said, "This bronze is just the beginning. I'm determined to turn it into gold in the final. My best is yet to come." Pal's journey to the global stage has been marked by challenges, especially after a serious hand injury threatened to end his sporting career. Undeterred, he showed remarkable grit, continuing the legacy of his previous triumph in Colombia, where he upgraded from bronze to gold. News of his victory sparked celebrations in Uttarakhand, particularly in his hometown Haldwani, where locals, colleagues, and supporters expressed confidence that he would repeat the feat. Inspector general of police (Kumaon Range), Ridhim Aggarwal, praised Pal's perseverance: "His achievement is a moment of immense pride for Uttarakhand Police. Competing internationally despite injury reflects his courage and dedication. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Zaboravi na klimu – ovo je novo rješenje koje moraš imati Coolbox Saznajte više Undo We are all rooting for his success in the final." WPFG is a biennial, Olympic-style event with thousands of athletes representing law enforcement, firefighters, and other first responders from around the world. Governed by the California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), the host city, and the WPFG board of directors, the Games will conclude on Sunday. India currently ranks third in the overall medals tally with 373 medals, including 174 gold. The US leads with 811 (351 gold), followed by Brazil with 469 (164 gold). PHOTO QUOTE: "This bronze is just the beginning. I'm determined to turn it into gold in the final. My best is yet to come."
