Indian defence and police forces have made a remarkable impact at the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2025, held in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, from June 30 to July 6. The Border Security Force (BSF) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) have emerged as leading contributors to India's impressive medal tally. India finished third overall with a total of 560 medals.

BSF's outstanding performance

The Border Security Force (BSF) has showcased exceptional athletic prowess, securing a total of 73 medals, including 38 gold, 21 silver, and 14 bronze. A contingent of 21 BSF personnel participated in six disciplines, demonstrating the force's commitment to sports and physical fitness.

The BSF's medal haul includes outstanding performances in various sports:

• Swimming: 14 Gold, 12 Silver, 11 Bronze
• Athletics: 12 Gold, 6 Silver, 3 Bronze
• Archery: 4 Gold, 2 Silver
• Wrestling: 4 Gold
• Boxing: 3 Gold
• Taekwondo: 1 Gold, 1 Silver

Director General BSF, Daljit Singh Chaudhary, lauded the athletes and support staff for their dedication and efforts, emphasizing the BSF's commitment to fostering sports talent. The BSF's participation and success in the WPFG highlight the force's emphasis on physical fitness and mental toughness, which are essential for border security and sports excellence.

CISF's impressive medal tally

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) also made a significant contribution to India's success at the WPFG 2025, winning 64 medals. The CISF team participated in six events, demonstrating great strength, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Notable achievements by CISF personnel include:

• ASI Reenu from Haryana: Gold in 10 km cross-country, 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters, half marathon, and half marathon team event; Silver in 1,500 meters
• Wrestlers from Haryana (Sunny Kumar, Ajay Dagar, Harish, Mohit, and Abhimanyu): All won gold medals
• Gurjeet Singh from Haryana: Gold in high jump, silver in hammer throw, and bronze in decathlon, triple jump, and pole vault
• Vijaya Kumari from Bihar: Won a total six medals, including gold medals in 100 mtr race, 4x100 mtr relay, 4x100 mtr mixed relay; and silver medals in 200 mtr and 400 mtr hurdle race each; and a bronze in 400 mtr event

The CISF's success reflects the force's dedication to fitness, discipline, and excellence, showcasing the strength and determination of its personnel on the global stage.

India's overall performance

India's strong showing at the World Police and Fire Games 2025 resulted in a third-place finish in the overall medal tally with 560 medals. This achievement underscores the growing sporting culture within the Indian police and defence forces, inspiring young people to pursue both public service and sports.

Other notable contributions to India's medal count came from:

• Uttar Pradesh Police: Clinched 95 medals, the highest number among Indian participants, including 45 gold, 34 silver, and 16 bronze. Hritik Balyan won gold medals in the 5000m walk, 3000m steeplechase, and half marathon. Shrey Bhardwaj and Dipika Pandey secured multiple golds in archery.
• Assam Police: Won eight medals, including five gold and three silver, all in wrist wrestling. Kandarapa Borah secured two gold medals in both the right and left-hand wrist wrestling events.
• Punjab Police: Manjit Singh won one gold and one bronze medal in indoor rowing.
• Rajasthan Police: Krishna Sharma won a gold medal in boxing.

The World Police and Fire Games is a biennial event that unites active and retired law enforcement and fire service personnel from around the world. It promotes physical fitness, camaraderie, and sportsmanship among first responders. The Games feature over 60 sports disciplines and attract over 10,000 athletes from more than 70 countries. The next edition of the WPFG is scheduled to be held in Perth in 2027. India will host the event in 2029 in Gujarat.