Jammu and Kashmir Constable Wins Gold at World Police and Fire Games
Benia Amin's Inspiring Journey to Gold
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 15: Benia Amin, a constable with the Jammu and Kashmir police, recently achieved a remarkable feat by winning a gold medal at the World Police and Fire Games held in the USA.
Amin, who is part of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Central Sports wrestling team, triumphed over a strong American opponent in the final match.
Reflecting on his journey after the victory, Amin, who hails from Basantgarh, shared, “When I departed from my village in 2005, I aspired to achieve greatness and participated in various local competitions in Udhampur and Jammu. I received immense support from my family, friends, and my department. Over the years, I earned 7-8 national medals before qualifying for this prestigious event. This journey required 20-25 years of hard work. The final match was incredibly challenging. While J&K is rich in talent, we face significant challenges due to inadequate infrastructure such as mats, training facilities, and platforms.”
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Team India performed exceptionally well at the 21st edition of the World Police and Fire Games 2025, securing a total of 588 medals, which included 280 gold medals. The event took place in Birmingham, Alabama, from June 27 to July 6. India ranked third overall, following the USA, which amassed 1,354 medals (569 gold, 433 silver, and 352 bronze), and Brazil, which earned 743 medals (266 gold, 246 silver, and 231 bronze), as reported on the competition's official website.
Looking ahead, India is set to host the 2029 edition of the tournament in Ahmedabad. In June, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced that the state had won the bid to host this prestigious international event.
CM Patel described this achievement as a significant milestone in establishing Ahmedabad as “the sporting capital of India.” He expressed pride in Gujarat's success, stating, “India has won the bid to host the 2029 World Police & Fire Games in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar & Ekta Nagar, following a detailed presentation to the WPFG Federation in Birmingham, USA. This victory reflects the visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi and Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah, marking a big step towards making Ahmedabad the sporting capital of India!”
According to the official WPFG website, this event is an Olympic-style competition for athletes from law enforcement, firefighting, and correctional services worldwide. The games, held biennially, feature over 60 sports. The California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), the Host City, and the WPFG Board of Directors govern the event. The inaugural competition took place in 1985 in San Jose, California.