León to host 2026 Latin American Police and Firefighter Games

León, Guanajuato, will host the 2026 Latin American Police and Firefighter Games from October 11 to 17. Organized in collaboration with the Brussels-based International Tactical Police Association (AITP), the event is expected to bring together approximately 1,000 security and civil protection personnel.

Delegations will arrive from various nations, including Mexico, Brazil, Peru, the United States, Pakistan, India, Guatemala, New Zealand, El Salvador, and Belgium. Mexican participants will represent several states such as Guanajuato, Chihuahua, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Estado de México, Ciudad de México, and Puebla.

The competition features 28 disciplines, ranging from traditional sports like swimming, cycling, basketball, and martial arts to specialized tactical tests such as police shooting, firefighter relays, and the ‘super firefighter’ challenge. The games aim to promote physical and mental health, foster professional bonds, and encourage community engagement through sports.