Winnipeg to host 2023 World Police and Fire Games

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Winnipeg has won the right to host the World Police and Fire Games in 2023, Alex Forrest of the United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg announced Sunday.

Forrest said the event will be the largest sporting event ever hosted in Manitoba, with roughly 10,000 athletes, consisting of firefighters, police officers, correction officers, conservation officers, and border service workers.

Forrest said the athletes will represent 70 countries in over 55 sports.

He said the economic impact for past host cities was in the $80-$100 million range.

San Diego, California and Adelaide, Australia were the other two cities on the short list.