Seeing the World Through Sports

The love of sports has taken Kristine Franz Ramos around the world. The 41-year-old police seargent in Makati City, Philippines grew up playing a variety of sports and earned a basketball scholarship playing with a team that repeatedly won college championships in the Philippines.

After joining the police, Kristine started competing in their police and military league and won medals in several sports. Then came The World Police and Fire Games in 2019, and last summer she brought home a bronze medal in karate from Winnipeg. The experience has literally expanded her perspective. 

“Sports represent the ultimate neutral ground, and there’s something about being on neutral ground that draws people together,” she said. “It’s special to compete internationally and find new friends. I also have family abroad who live in the host countries and have been able to visit them.”

Kristine embraces her job with equal passion. “I consider myself a role model. This is my dream to serve and protect my country,” she said. “Knowing that I am making a difference and helping make my country safer is the most rewarding aspect of this job, and it’s what drives me as a police officer every day.” 

By Del Moon