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. Around 10,000 competitors from over 70 countries are expected to attend the games along with family and friends. 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 If you're taking part in the World Police and Fire Games, view exclusive accommodation rates for 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: www.2013wpfg.com info@2013wpfg.com   028 9092 2007 www.facebook.com/2013wpfg   www.twitter.com/wpfg2013