Guwahati : Assam Police’s wrist-wrestling team has brought immense pride to the state and the nation by winning a total of eight medals ,five gold and three silver at the World Police and Fire Games 2025 held in Birmingham, USA.
The achievement was widely celebrated across Assam Police circles, with senior officials praising the athletes for their dedication and performance on the global stage.
DGP’s Congratulatory Message on X
Assam’s Director General of Police, Harmeet Singh, IPS, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday evening to personally appreciate the medal-winning team. He wrote:
“Shook hands with our wrist‑wrestling titans at PHQ today, felt a livewire grip.
They crushed #WorldPoliceFireGames 2025, Birmingham with 8 medals: 5 + 3
• LNK Kandarapa Borah
• LNK Amlanjit Borthakur
• W/LNK Junmoni Das
• W/LNK Lovita Koch
Salute, champs!
Keep lifting the Tricolour higher!
Himanta Biswa Sarma”
His post drew attention to the physical strength and determination of the athletes, describing their grip as a “livewire”, symbolising both power and spirit.
The Medal Winners
Four members of the Assam Police team made a mark in the wrist-wrestling event at the prestigious Games:
LNK Kandarapa Borah: Won 2 gold medals
LNK Amlanjit Borthakur: Won 1 gold and 1 silver medal
W/LNK Junmoni Das: Won 1 gold and 1 silver medal
W/LNK Lovita Koch: Won 1 gold and 1 silver medal
These officers demonstrated remarkable strength and stamina, placing Assam among the top-performing Indian teams at the Games.
About the Event
The World Police and Fire Games is a biennial international sporting event that sees participation from law enforcement and firefighting personnel across the globe. The 2025 edition was held in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, attracting thousands of athletes from over 70 countries. The event celebrates not only physical excellence but also international camaraderie among uniformed services.
Significance for Assam Police
The victory at an international level has brought renewed motivation to the Assam Police force. The athletes’ success is expected to inspire more police personnel, especially women officers, to pursue fitness and sports with renewed enthusiasm. The DGP’s public appreciation has further boosted morale within the department.
Looking Ahead
The achievements of Borah, Borthakur, Das, and Koch underscore the growing sports culture within Assam Police. With support from senior officials and recognition from the state’s leadership, the department is likely to invest further in preparing its personnel for future international competitions.
Assam Police’s triumphant participation in the 2025 World Police and Fire Games is not just a sporting milestone but a proud moment of national representation. Their strength, dedication, and patriotism have once again lifted the Indian Tricolour high on the global stage.