Ahmedabad, India, has officially been selected as the host city for the 2029 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG). The announcement, made during a press conference, came as part of the lead-up to the 2025 Games in Birmingham, Alabama.

This announcement follows the culmination of the Birmingham Games, which ran from June 27 to July 6, and welcomed over 8,500 attendees from more than 70 countries.  Competitors participated in 65 events across 35 venues, ranging from traditional sports like basketball and cycling to specialized first responder competitions, including the Toughest Competitor Alive, Police Action Pistol, Ultimate Firefighter, and Firefighter Challenge.

First WPFG in India

Ahmedabad, one of India’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas and a cultural hub in Gujarat, was chosen after a competitive bidding process that included another finalist, Hanoi, Vietnam. This is the first time India will host the WPFG, continuing the games’ tradition of global inclusion and international camaraderie among first responders.

“It is indeed a great honor and responsibility for Ahmedabad to be announced as the host city for 2029 WPFG,” said Vivek Srivastava, director general of fire services, civil defense, and home guards. “As highlighted in our bid document and presentation, we are committed to hosting an athlete-friendly, digitally enabled, and environmentally sustainable games for the brave first responders of the world. In addition to world-class venues and infrastructure, we are confident of delivering competitive yet welcoming games where athletes from around the world will experience our wonderful culture, heritage, growth, and hospitality.”

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Ahmedabad joins a prestigious roster of global host cities and will follow Perth, Australia, which is set to host the 2027 World Police & Fire Games.

“With Ahmedabad selected for 2029 and Perth already in place for 2027, we’re excited to see the spirit of these games continue to thrive on a global scale,” said James King, president of California Police Athletic Federation. “Ahmedabad impressed us with its vision, commitment to sustainability, and passion for delivering an exceptional athlete experience. We’re excited to see the games head to India for the first time and confident the city will deliver a world-class experience for first responders from across the globe.”

CPAF said that, as the newest member of the WPFG legacy, Ahmedabad’s hosting will continue the mission of celebrating the strength, skill, and service of first responders from around the world.

Founded in 1985, the World Police & Fire Games are held biennially and are open to active and retired law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responder personnel from around the globe. More information on future games, athlete eligibility, and participation can be found on the CPAF website.

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