Saudi Arabia will host the official draw for the World Fire and Rescue Sport Championship 2025 on October 27, marking another major step in the Kingdom’s efforts to promote international sporting excellence and cooperation in public safety and emergency response.
The drawing ceremony, organized under the umbrella of the International Sport Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers (ISFFR), will take place at the organizing committee’s headquarters in Riyadh. The event is jointly coordinated by the General Directorate of Civil Defense and ISFFR, with participation from 21 countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Representatives from ISFFR, heads of participating delegations, and international referees will attend the ceremony, which will determine the official schedule and order of participation for both individual and team competitions.
The draw will follow ISFFR’s international regulations to ensure fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity among all national teams.
The upcoming World Fire and Rescue Sport Championship will feature four key disciplines:
Hook ladder climb
100-meter obstacle course
4×100-meter relay
Firefighting contest
Official competitions will begin on October 28, following the draw ceremony.
Hosting this global event underscores Saudi Arabia’s growing role in advancing civil defense, emergency preparedness, and international cooperation. It also demonstrates the Kingdom’s capability to organize specialized world-class sporting events in line with the highest technical and organizational standards.
Officials said the championship aims to enhance the professional skills, physical readiness, and teamwork of firefighters and rescuers while fostering international partnerships in the field of fire safety and rescue operations.
