The championships will be the highest standard police sports meet at the international level China ever host.

The police free combat, handy and practical in real close fight, is developed from a pure sport to a useful tool in accordance to the needs of their work.

There will be about 100 competitors from such countries and regions as the United States, France, Israel and Kazakhstan. Police officers from over 20 countries and regions will attend the tournament.

(People's Daily November 27, 2002)