World Police and Fire Games: The friendliest games ever
Six years of planning, 10 days of competition and one remarkable legacy that could enhance the image of Belfast around the world for years to come.
Healing hands of Bolt's physio help to ease the strain
Competitors at the World Police and Fire Games are in good hands – as they are likely to get a rub-down from a local woman who worked on none other than sprint legend Usain Bolt.
World Police and Fire Games: Dodgers are having a ball!
Dodge, duck, dip, dive and... dodge!
Garda stars sparkle
Director-General of the GAA Paraic Duffy enjoyed a chuckle after he presented the Gaelic football winners medals to An Garda Siochána, conquerors of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service at the Queen's Dub complex.
Rugby gets underway in front of star line-up
The World Police and Fire Games rugby 7's kicked off at Upper Malone yesterday with some famous faces forming part of yet another a packed crowd.
Think the World Police and Fire Games are all about men in uniform? Say hello to the Brazilian beach volleyball team!
If you thought the World Police and Fire Games were all about buff firemen showing off their muscle power, think again.
In pictures and video: World Police and Fire Games 2013
Team USA may be dominating the 2013 World Police and Fire Games at the end of Day 8 with an unbeatable 282 medals.
World Police and Fire Games: They're all hungry to be best in their field
When the going gets tough, the tough eat up. And when 7,000 emergency and uniformed workers from around the world need nourishment after a hard day's ice hockeying, diving, beach volleyballing, SWAT-ing or trying to become the Ultimate Firefighter at Belfast's World Police and Fire Games, they won't be reaching for a burger and chips. Rather, they'll be stocking up on Northern Ireland's finest meats, poultry, fruit and veg, fish and breads.
PSNI will take on Rest of the World
CRICKET at the World Police and Fire Games has been so successful that there will be an extra day of competition today when the PSNI take on the Rest of the World.
Tatarstan and Toronto on ice up for final treat at Odyssey
SPECTATORS have been flooding through the gates of the Odyssey Arena this week with the World Police and Fire Games organisers stating that over 35,000 fans have turned out to watch ice hockey in the venue so far.
Mike McDonald turns back clock to become local hero
THE sun came out again for team Northern Ireland on the final day of the athletics programme at the Mary Peters Track when Ulster triple jump legend Michael McDonald took gold in the M45 class with a mark of 11.64 metres, almost a metre clear of Alonso Vazquez from Spain in second spot.
Brazil do the samba
From Pele to Zico, Jairzinho to Garrincha and Rivaldo to Ronaldo, Brazilian footballers have been the chief exponents of the beautiful game for decades but it was a very different kind of hero bringing 'la jogo bonito' to Belfast yesterday.
World Police and Fire Games: PSNI football match abandoned as Marbella Police abuse officials
An ill-tempered football match at the World Police and Fire Games between the PSNI and a Spanish side had to be called off yesterday.
World Police and Fire Games: From our everyday heroes to sporting superstars
Thousands of people from every corner of the globe have arrived in Northern Ireland for a rare treat of 10 action packed days of world-class sport. The statistics alone speak for the scale and prestige of the 2013 World Police and Fire Games.
PSNI's golden strike
With 67 different countries represented at the World Police and Fire Games there has been an undoubted international feel to proceedings.
Cream rises to top on fast track
Bathed in early morning sunshine, the Mary Peters Track was a picture as the athletics began at this year's World Police and Fire Games.
Visitors just can't keep away from Dame Mary Peters
Dame Mary Peters must be the most hugged woman in Northern Ireland right now.
Organisers prepared for ‘Super’ weekend
Organisers of the World Police and Fire Games are calling this weekend 'Super Saturday and Super Sunday' as spectators in Northern Ireland are given the opportunity to see a wide variety of sports across more than 25 venues.
McConville rolls back the years
Brendan McConville is scratching a seven-year itch at the World Police and Fire Games.
Scramble for World Police and Fire Games tickets - but half of seats are left empty
Tickets for the opening ceremony of the 2013 World Police and Fire Games were like gold dust – so why were there so many empty seats?
World Police and Fire Games: No, it's not Top Gun... it's just the Finnish Swat team
It's like something out of an action film.
A world of smiles and night of celebration as Police and Fire Games blast off
The third largest international multi-sport event in the world has been declared officially open at a spectacular ceremony in Belfast.
High spirits as Police and Fire athletes savour the atmosphere in Belfast
IT was a night full of excitement for the competitors at the World Police and Fire Games opening ceremony.
New York's cricketing cops relish challenge
The New York Police Department conjures up images of a million movie scenes, hit television shows like Cagney and Lacey, Kojak, NYPD Blue and more recently Law and Order.
Northern Ireland track and pool venues get the chance to shine
Northern Ireland will today have the chance to show off two of its most impressive and modernised sporting venues to the world.
World Police and Fire Games opening ceremony takes place
Uniforms from around the globe were woven together tonight as the World Police and Fire Games opened in Belfast.
In Pictures: World Police and Fire Games 2013 - preparations and Opening Ceremony
O'Brien on the right track for more gold
Newry man Glyn O'Brien has been there and done it before in the World Police and Fire Games – and he has the medals to prove it.
World Police and Fire Games: stage is set, the performers are ready... let the games begin
It's showtime. After months of preparation, the World Police and Fire Games opening ceremony is finally upon us and anticipation has skyrocketed.
World Police and Fire Games: What you'll need to know ahead of the hotly-anticipated opening ceremony
Your guide to the games
Tribute is music to Dame Mary Peters' ears
A special musical tribute to Dame Mary Peters, composed by the PSNI Pipe Band, will be heard throughout the World Police and Fire Games games.
World Police and Fire Games: From dodgeball to pocket billiards...
Your guide to the more offbeat competitions
Baggott says World Police and Fire Games will showcase Northern Ireland
The World Police and Fire Games in Belfast will provide an opportunity for emergency services from around the world to develop new working partnerships, Northern Ireland's Chief Constable has said.
Tridents get off the mark in style
The Odyssey Arena was a scene of celebration as the Northern Ireland Tridents won for the first time at the World Police and Fire Games.
Police tell of first-hand experiences during Boston bombings
Officers have told of their emotional first-hand experiences of the Boston bombings.
World Police and Fire Games: Belfast City Airport firefighters are ready for take-off
Firefighters from the Belfast City Airport have their eyes firmly on the prize as they make their final preparations ahead of the World Police and Fire Games.
Video: Mountain bike course at World Police and Fire Games 'one of the best' in the world
A mountain biking course which will host dozens of elite competitors in the World Police and Fire Games in Northern Ireland is one of the finest of its kind, organisers said.
Schools set to get 45 defibrillators at end of World Police and Fire Games
Life-saving defibrillators being used in the World Police and Fire Games are to be donated to schools across Northern Ireland after the closing ceremony.
Rivalries put on ice as World Police and Fire Games begin
Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín welcomes the arrival of teams from around the world for the World Police and Fire Games Ice Hockey tournament.
'I've even had to fight fires on a boat in the middle of Irish Sea' says Brian Coombes
I was a design engineer for many years before I joined the fire service 10 years ago. I worked for Shorts and Airbus and was the flight test engineer for the Airbus A320.
Belfast Giants icon Shane Johnson helps to stoke the fire of Tridents
The rookies that will represent Northern Ireland in the ice hockey tournament at the World Police and Fire Games will benefit from the experience of the most decorated player in the Belfast Giants history.
So who's fitter, the female prison officer or the younger policeman?
Around 7,000 competitors from around the globe will take part in the World Police and Fire Games which begin in Northern Ireland next Thursday.
World Fire and Police Games are an Olympic task for Johnny Davis
Johnny Davis has competed in the Olympics, worked with U2 and Coldplay, set up his own company and successfully organised major sporting events.
Dissident threat will not disrupt Northern Ireland's World Police and Fire Games: police chief
The PSNI say they won't be throwing a ring of steel around the forthcoming World Police and Fire Games despite the severe dissident threat.
Riots 'won't deter Games visitors'
Rioting over disputed parades has not deterred World Police and Fire Games competitors from travelling to Belfast, a senior police officer said.