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India made a strong showing at the 2025 World Police & Fire Games, securing 588 medals, including 280 gold. Uttar Pradesh Police stood out with 95 medals, the highest among Indian participants. The US dominated the event with 1,354 medals, while Brazil took second place. Over 8,500 athletes from 70 countries competed in diverse sports, from archery to firefighter challenges.

Key Points: India Wins 588 Medals to Finish Third in 2025 World Police & Fire Games

  • India claimed 280 golds among 588 total medals
  • UP Police led with 95 medals, highest in the contingent
  • US topped with 1,354 medals, Brazil placed second
  • Over 8,500 athletes from 70 nations competed in 60+ sports
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India finishes third in World Police & Fire Games with 588 medals

India secured 588 medals, including 280 gold, at the 2025 World Police & Fire Games in Alabama, finishing third behind the US and Brazil.

"Uttar Pradesh Police made history at the 2025 World Police & Fire Games in the USA—winning 95 medals, the highest by any Indian unit. — UP Government"

New Delhi, July 8

India finished third in the medals table with a total of 588 medals, including 280 gold in the 21st World Police & Fire Games 2025, which ended on July 6 in Birmingham in Alabama, USA.

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India finished third in the medals table with a total of 588 medals, including 280 gold in the 21st World Police & Fire Games 2025, which ended on July 6 in Birmingham in Alabama, USA. Besides the 280 gold medals, India's haul also included 178 silver and 130 bronze medals as the country finished behind finished third in the overall medals. The United States topped the chart with 1,354 medals -- 569 gold, 433 silver, and 352 bronze, while Brazil finished second with 743 medals -- 266 gold, 246 silver, and 231 bronze.

Uttar Pradesh Police was the most successful performer in the Indian contingent, winning 95 medals, the highest by any Indian unit in the Games held from June 27 to July 6.

"Uttar Pradesh Police made history at the 2025 World Police & Fire Games in the USA—winning 95 medals, the highest by any Indian unit. Competing across 63 nations, this reflects the success of #UPCM Shri

@myogiadityanath Ji's Kushal Khiladi Yojana," the official handle of the U.P. Government said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

A total of more than 8500 athletes from 70 countries participated in 60-plus sports events to vie for 1600 medals in the World Police & Fire Games (WPFG), which are an Olympic-style competition for first Responders from different countries across the world.

This includes law enforcement, firefighters, and officers from corrections, probation, border protection, immigration, and customs. The Games are held biennially and typically have more than 60 sports in the Official Games programme.

Competitions were conducted in Archery (3D, target and Field), Badminton, Baseball, Basketball (3x3 and 5x5), Bowling, Boxing, Chess, Cycling (street, hill climbing and circuit race), Golf, Ice Hockey, Shooting (rifle, pistol and shot gun), Soccer (indoor futsal and outdoor), Table Tennis, Tennis, Taekwondo, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Apart from these popular ones, the schedule included peculiar sports like Angling (Freshwater fishing), Axe Throwing, Bench Press, Cornhole, Dodgeball, Honor Guard and Firefighter Challenge among others.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an expat living in India, I'm constantly amazed by the country's sporting talent across all fields. The diversity of sports here - from axe throwing to wrestling - shows the versatility of Indian athletes. Well done!
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Ananya R
While the medal count is impressive, I wish we had more coverage of these games in Indian media. Our police and firefighters deserve more recognition for such achievements. Only cricket gets all the attention these days 😒
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Vikram M
UP Police's performance proves that Yogi ji's Kushal Khiladi Yojana is working wonders! More states should implement such programs to nurture sporting talent in our security forces. Gold toh gold hota hai, chahe Olympics ho ya Police Games!
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Kavya N
So proud of our forces! 👏 But I'm curious - why don't we hear about these games until after they're over? The government should promote such events in advance to boost morale and viewership. These athletes work as hard as any Olympian!
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Michael C
Having attended these games in Birmingham, I can say the Indian contingent's discipline and sportsmanship stood out. The cultural performances they organized during the games were as impressive as their medal tally!

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