Grand Sports Event Awaits You in Chengdu

Known as the Olympics of global police officers and firefighters, the opening ceremony of the 2019 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) will kick off on August 8.

The 2019 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) will take place here in Chengdu on August 8-18.

Known as the Olympics of global police officers and firefighters, the biennial WPFG has been held for 17 consecutive times. In July 2013, Chengdu successfully won the bid to host the 18th edition of the event in 2019, becoming the first city in Asia to successfully bid for the WPFG. The athletes will compete in 60 sports, 56 in Chengdu and 4 in the US, including traditional Olympic sports and professional competitions for police officers and firefighters. The sporting event not only builds a bridge of friendship for global police officers and firefighters, but also is a great opportunity to facilitate the cultural exchanges and cooperation between the host city and other parts of the world.

Now, Chengdu has got well prepared for the special sports extravaganza, looking forward to the coming of all guests from around the globe.

Events

Opening Ceremony

Time: August 8, 2019

Venue: Shuangliu Sports Center

Activities in Athlete Village

Time: 10:00-22:00

August 5, 2019-August 17, 2019

Venue: Century City International Convention and Exhibition Center

Closing Ceremony

Time: 16:00-17:00

August 18, 2019

Venue: Century City International Convention and Exhibition Center

Schedule

The schedule is from the organizing committee of the 2019 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG).

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