KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Chengdu Municipal People's Government will organise The 18th World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) from August 8 to 18.
To date, athletes from 34 countries and regions have registered for a seat in the competition.
WPFG is an international event that is held every other year, and the first WPFG was held in 1985 in San Jose, California, a statement said.
“Chengdu was chosen for this year’s event as it has greater enthusiasm, commitment, professionalism and venue preparation,” said WPFG Association’s executive committee member, Danny Burdikter.
“As it is the first time a WPFG kicks off in Asia, we'd like to engage more countries and cities in the event. With intriguing culture and world-renowned cuisine, Chengdu will attract flocks of visitors from surrounding countries and regions,” added Burdikter.
Apart from WPFG, other world-class sports events that will take place in Chengdu include the Summer Universiade 2021 and the World Games 2025.
From 2018 to 2020, there will be 67 international sports events to be held in Chengdu, where 50 per cent comprise the category of intercontinental championship or above, and 40 per cent are of self-owned brands and local cultural characteristics.
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