World Police and Fire Games 2013

Belfast will host the prestigious World Police and Fire Games (WPFG), the third largest international multi-sport event in the world, from 1 - 10 August 2013. Competitors will compete in around 56 sports at 35 venues across Northern Ireland.

The majority of events are open to the public, giving people the opportunity to attend some fantastic, free sporting events. The Games are held biennially and are commonly referred to as the 'Olympics' for serving and retired police, fire, prison and border security officers. Accommodation for participants

Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau / Belfast Welcome Centre is the
official accommodation partner for the World Police and Fire Games 2013.  View accommodation deals for WPFG participants and visitors.
WPFG sports

The sports included in the Games are:

10 Pin Bowling
20/20 Cricket
5 a-side Football
Angling (Freshwater Fly)
Angling (Salt)
Archery (3D & Field)
Archery (Target)
Badminton
Basketball (3*3)
Basketball (5*5)
Bench Press
Biathlon
Body Building
Boxing
Canoeing
Cross Country
Cycling (Hill & Criterium)
Cycling (Road Race)
Darts
Dragon Boat
Dodgeball
Field Hockey
Football
Gaelic Football
Golf
Handball
Ice Hockey
Judo
Karate
Lawn Bowls
Mountain Biking
Mountain Running
Muster
Netball
Open Water Swim
Orienteering
Pistol (Police Action Pistol)
Pistol (PPC)
Pocket Billiards (Pool)
Push/Pull Lift
Rifle (Large Bore)
Rifle (Small Bore)
Road Race
Rowing - Indoor
Rugby (Touch)
Rugby 7s
Sailing
Skeet
Softball
Sporting Clays
Squash
Stair Race
Surfing
Surf Kayak
Swat
Swimming - (Indoor)
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Toughest Competitor Alive
Track and Field
Trap
Triathlon
Tug of War
Ultimate Firefighter
Volleyball
Volleyball - Beach
Wrestling
Wrist Wrestling

For further information:
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