Vigo hosts XI European Police and Firefighters Games

The city of Vigo recently hosted the XI edition of the European Police and Firefighters Games, an event held between October 9 and 18. The competition brought together more than 3,000 participants competing in 90 modalities across 50 different sporting disciplines.

During a reception for the participants, Vigo Mayor Abel Caballero praised the extraordinary work of the local police and firefighters, noting their contributions to the city's safety. The municipal government also announced the appointment of eight new firefighters, bringing the total number of new recruits this year to thirteen, alongside the approval of eight additional positions for the 2025 employment offer.

Among the notable competitors was Lucía Franco Pascual, a local police officer from Tías, who earned 12 medals during her first European appearance. Her achievements included ten gold medals in weightlifting, powerlifting, and CrossFit, as well as two silver medals in 9mm precision shooting.