- RRU’s BCORE gears up to host Olympic-style World Police & Fire Games 2029 in Gujarat
- BCORE Night Run 2026 to turn Gandhinagar into a beacon of safe, inclusive night sport
- Human Performance Labs and elite ecosystems to groom future Commonwealth and Olympic champions
- IOC-recognised Olympic Studies Centre drives research, governance and global collaboration
- International Olympic Research Conference 2026 to shape policy, ethics and anti-doping science
- From grassroots participation to global hosting, RRU positions India for sporting leadership
NE SPORTS BUREAU
GANDHINAGAR, DEC 27
In a bold move that places Gujarat firmly on the global sporting map, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) has unveiled an ambitious roadmap that spans mass participation night sport, elite athlete development, and hosting one of the world’s most prestigious multi-sport events — the World Police and Fire Games 2029.
At a high-profile media interaction held at Karnavati Club, Ahmedabad, RRU showcased how its Bharat Centre of Olympic Research & Education (BCORE) is emerging as a national nerve centre for Olympism, sports science and international collaboration.
Chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Bimal N. Patel, Vice-Chancellor, RRU, the interaction — attended by Yash Sharma, Director, School of Physical Education and Sports (SPES), and Dr. Utsav Chaware, Director, BCORE — outlined strategic initiatives that connect community sport, elite performance and global hosting ambitions.
World Police and Fire Games 2029: India’s Olympic-Style Leap
In a landmark announcement, RRU confirmed that it will host eight disciplines of the World Police and Fire Games 2029, marking India’s debut as host of this Olympic-style global event for law enforcement and fire service personnel.
The disciplines to be hosted at RRU include Wrist Wrestling, Bench Press, Bodybuilding, Cross Country (10 km), Push-Pull Lifting, Muster, Indoor Rowing and Darts, leveraging the university’s advanced campus infrastructure.
The biennial Games draw over 9,000 athletes from across the world, competing in 60+ sports, as seen at the 2025 USA edition where India won 600+ medals. Based on extensive on-ground observations, the RRU team has developed a comprehensive roadmap aligned with best practices for hosting mega events such as the FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Youth Olympic Games.
A dedicated Games Secretariat, a trained pool of 500 volunteers, a cutting-edge Human Performance Lab (with over 4,070 individuals tested and 50+ research studies completed), an upcoming Indoor Sports Complex, and a planned Anti-Doping Laboratory form the backbone of RRU’s hosting and high-performance ecosystem.
Training Tomorrow’s Commonwealth and Olympic Champions
Beyond hosting, RRU’s sports science and research-driven ecosystem is being positioned to identify, train and support future Commonwealth and Olympic-level athletes. Through SPES and BCORE, the university integrates performance analytics, sports medicine, psychology and governance — creating an end-to-end pathway from talent identification to elite performance.
BCORE Night Run 2026: Racing Under the Stars
In a unique blend of adventure, safety and social inclusion, BCORE announced the BCORE Night Run 2026, scheduled for January 10, 2026, in Gandhinagar.
Designed as a mass participation event, the Night Run will bring together civilians, law enforcement personnel and para-athletes, promoting night safety, inclusivity and Olympic values. Multiple distance categories and full accessibility provisions will ensure wide participation.
The registration fee is Rs 120, with T-shirts and refreshments for all participants — making Olympism accessible at the grassroots.
Olympic Research Takes Centre Stage
BCORE also announced the 2nd International Olympic Research Conference (IORC 2026) to be held from January 27–30, 2026, at RRU. The conference theme, “Building a Sustainable Olympic Ecosystem through Education, Governance, and Research,” will bring together global Olympic Studies Centres, NOCs, administrators, researchers and policy-makers.
A key highlight will be a two-day Anti-Doping Workshop in collaboration with NADA, featuring WADA experts, aimed at building India’s capacity in forensic sports science and integrity systems.
In a pioneering move, IORC 2026 will also introduce a “Call for Stories”, enabling athletes and coaches to share lived experiences alongside academic research — democratizing Olympic knowledge creation.
Vision from the Top
Summing up RRU’s expansive vision, Prof. (Dr.) Bimal N. Patel, Vice-Chancellor, RRU, said: “Through BCORE and our comprehensive sports infrastructure, we are building not just athletes, but knowledge systems, research capabilities, and international partnerships that will define India’s sporting future. From grassroots initiatives like the Night Run to world-class academic conferences and hosting global events like the World Police and Fire Games, each initiative reinforces our commitment to excellence, innovation, and nation-first service.”
As India eyes global milestones such as the World Police and Fire Games 2029, Commonwealth Games 2030, and the country’s 2036 Olympic bid, Rashtriya Raksha University and BCORE are fast emerging as strategic pillars — blending adventure, research, inclusion and elite ambition into one powerful sporting ecosystem.
