India to host 2029 World Police and Fire Games in Ahmedabad
On 27 June 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed India's designation as host of the 2029 World Police and Fire Games, with Ahmedabad (Gujarat) as the venue.
Summary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed India's designation on 27 June 2025 as host of the 2029 World Police and Fire Games, with Ahmedabad, Gujarat selected as the venue. The Games bring together police, fire and disaster services personnel to compete in more than 50 sports. They have been held every two years since 1985, with 20 editions so far; the USA has hosted eight. Indian Police first took part at Adelaide in 2007. At the 20th edition in Winnipeg, Canada (2023), 133 Indian Police sportspersons won a record 343 medals.
Key facts
- Host / venue
- India, Ahmedabad (2029)
- Sports
- More than 50
- Frequency (static)
- Every two years since 1985
- Editions so far
- 20 (USA 8, Canada 5, Europe 4, UK 2, China 1)
- India's debut
- Adelaide, 2007
- 20th edition
- Winnipeg, 2023: India won 343 medals (224 gold)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which city has been selected as the venue for the 2029 World Police and Fire Games to be hosted by India?
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Correct answer: C — Ahmedabad
PIB: Amit Shah said Ahmedabad has been selected as the venue of the 2029 World Police and Fire Games.
The Indian Police contingent first participated in the World Police and Fire Games in which edition?
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Correct answer: D — Adelaide 2007
PIB: the Indian Police contingent first participated in the Adelaide World Police and Fire Games in 2007.
Consider the following statements about the World Police and Fire Games: 1. The Games have been organised once every two years since 1985. 2. At the 20th edition in Winnipeg (2023), Indian Police sportspersons won a record 343 medals. 3. The USA has hosted the largest number of editions so far. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: all three are correct. The Games are held every two years since 1985; India won 343 medals at Winnipeg 2023; the USA has hosted 8 of the 20 editions, the most.