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Indonesia’s police athletes won 22 gold, 9 silver, and 14 bronze medals at the 2025 World Police and Fire Games in Alabama, U.S.
Indonesia secured a total of 45 medals at the 2025 World Police and Fire Games, held in Alabama, the United States, an official said in a statement issued on Friday.
Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko confirmed that the Indonesian contingent brought home 22 gold medals, 9 silver medals, and 14 bronze medals from the global event.
Wisnu highlighted judo, cycling, and taekwondo as the top-performing disciplines, each contributing significantly to the gold medal tally.
"This achievement is the result of the hard work, dedication, and fighting spirit of the national police personnel, who are not only entrusted with maintaining public security but are also capable of bringing honour to the nation on the global stage," he stated.
The World Police and Fire Games is the largest biennial sporting event for police officers and firefighters worldwide. This year's edition features more than 8,500 participants from 70 countries and regions.
Indonesia sent 97 police athletes to compete in eight sports at this year's event, which runs through 6 July.
A tourist aircraft crashed near Peru's UNESCO-listed Nazca Lines on Saturday (1 August), killing all 13 people on board, authorities said.
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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said wildfires that swept across France were now under control. Authorities warned that risks remained as Greece and Spain continued battling active blazes across parts of Europe.
The Pacific island nation formerly known internationally as Nauru has officially adopted the name Republic of Naoero, restoring the traditional name used by its people in a move to reaffirm the country's cultural identity and heritage.
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Hungary’s Paks nuclear power plant may continue operating at reduced capacity until Tuesday, temporarily easing pressure on the country’s electricity grid during an intense heatwave.
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday, after years of questions over the health and well-being of the 81-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner.
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