India is set to host the prestigious World Police and Fire Games for the first time in 2029, an event Union Home Minister Amit Shah described as a proud moment for every Indian. The city of Ahmedabad has been chosen as the venue for this global sporting event. Held every two years since 1985, the World Police and Fire Games are open to active and retired personnel from police, fire services, emergency responders, disaster services, and other first-responder organizations.

India’s participation in the games began in 2007 in Adelaide, Australia. Since then, Indian police athletes have earned over 1,400 medals across eight editions. The most recent edition, the 20th, took place in Winnipeg, Canada from July 26 to August 6, 2023, where 133 Indian participants secured a record 343 medals—224 gold, 82 silver, and 37 bronze.

The Indian team for these games is selected based on performances at the annual All India Police Games, which are organized by the All India Police Sports Control Board. This board includes 53 member bodies from CAPFs, state police forces, and other security agencies, and it oversees 40 national-level police sporting events each year. Gold medalists from these competitions are shortlisted for the international contingent. Shah highlighted that Ahmedabad being chosen to host the event reflects its growing prominence as a hub for sports. He also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for India’s expanding sports infrastructure, which contributed to the successful bid to host the 2029 games.