The World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) is a biennial athletic event, open to active and retired law enforcement and fire service personnel throughout the world. The WPFG Federation is an arm of the California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), an American non-profit organization.
The Games attract approximately 10,000 entrants, slightly fewer than the Summer Olympic Games, and exceeding the third position holder, the Commonwealth Games.
The venue for the 2013 event is Belfast, in Northern Ireland.
Read more about World Police And Fire Games: History, Eligibility, Sports, Results (1985–present), Records, Host Cities
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