Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday appreciated the Indian contingent for his remarkable performance in the 21st World Police and Fire Games and encouraged all police athletes to make a habit of participating in every competition.
Addressing the Indian contingent of the 21st World Police and Fire Games in the national capital, the Union Home Minister said, “… winning and losing is a part of life. We should always go aim to win. Winning should be our habit; only those who win a habit … I once again congratulate all medalists who live and live for the country in the 21st World Police and Fire Games.”
As India is set to host the 22nd World Police and Fire Games in Gujarat in 2029, Shah has set a target of targeting at least three medals for police forces and breaking its current record in the next games.
“When the excavation informed me that we had won medals, and some people won more than one medal, it was a matter of great pleasure for me … all the police forces are part of the ‘All India Police Sports Control Board’, they should target at least three medals … If we do this, we will break this year’s record in the 22nd World Police and Fire Games.”
Emphasizing that the Government of India has increased the budget for sports in the last 10 years, the Union Minister said that the government is also preparing for 2036 Olympic Games.
Shah said, “In the last 10 years, sports have been given great importance. The government has extended its budget five times. The government is also preparing for 2036 Olympic Games and is giving assistance of Rs 50,000 per month to about 3,000 players, and is also making a detailed, systematic plan for this …”
Team India won a total of 588 medals including 280 gold medals in the recent 21st edition of the World Police and Fire Games 2025 held at Birmingham, Alabama from 27 June to 6 July.
Team India finished third in the total charts, including the United States (1,354 medals, 569 gold, 433 silver, and 352 bronze medals) and Brazil (743 medals, 266 gold, 246 silver and 231 bronze medals).
India will host the 2029 edition of the tournament in Ahmedabad. Recently, in June, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced that Gujarat has achieved hosting bid for the prestigious international program. (AI)