World Fire Fighter Games: Indian Firefighters Clinch 21 Medals At Various Events Held In Denmark

It was a moment of brilliance for the All India Fire Service Sports Control Board as ten Indian firefighters marked their return with 21 medals, which included eight gold, from the 15th World Fire Fighter Games held in Aalborg, Denmark from September 7 to 14.

Notably, these medals were won in various events such as relay races, hurdle races, tug of war, wrestling, long jump, badminton, and chess.

Among the standout performers was fireman Mariyappan from Tamil Nadu, who won four gold medals in the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m races. Another notable contributor, Sharad Kumar Tewatia, a leading fireman from Delhi, won a gold medal in the 4×100m relay, three silver medals in long jump and badminton singles and doubles, and a bronze in tug of war.

Other achievers include Neeraj Kumar from Delhi, who won gold in the 10,000m race, and Praveen Kumar, who bagged two silver medals in wrestling and a bronze in tug of war.

The team’s outstanding performance earned them a warm reception back home, with Atul Garg, the Director of Delhi Fire Service, praising their accomplishments during a felicitation ceremony held on their return. The team collectively secured eight golds, 11 silvers, and 2 bronze medals, marking a significant achievement for the Indian firefighting community on the international stage.

Director of Delhi Fire Service, Atul Garg, who felicitated all the players upon their return to India on Tuesday, said these players were selected based on their trials.

“We are glad our contingent bagged 21 medals and we believe our men will perform even better in the future games meets,” the director said.