Radio Brisvaani
Perth, October 30(Australia India News Newsdesk)
he Consulate General of India in Perth, in association with the Indian Society of Western Australia (ISWA), organised a roundtable discussion with representatives of various Indian community associations to discuss preparations for India’s hosting of the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in 2029.
According to a post shared by the Consulate General of India, Perth, the discussion was attended by Shri Vikas Sahay, IPS (Retd.), CEO of the Ahmedabad Police and Fire Games Organization (APFGO), and Brigadier Ramanathan Sundaram (Retd.), Project Advisor to APFGO. Both are associated with the Host Organising Committee for the upcoming Games.
Sahay and Sundaram are visiting Perth under the Observer Programme to gain first-hand insights into the organisation and management of the international sporting event. Their visit also includes advance coordination with the Indian Consulate in preparation for India’s future hosting responsibilities.
The 23rd World Police and Fire Games will be held in Perth from March 12 to 21, 2027, featuring 66 sporting disciplines across 48 locations, according to the Consulate.
India is scheduled to host the 2029 edition of the Games in Gujarat, with Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Ekta Nagar identified as the host locations.
The roundtable provided an opportunity for the visiting delegation to interact with Indian community organisations in Western Australia as part of the broader preparations for India’s hosting of the international sporting event.
