The Invictus Games is an international sporting event founded by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. It brings together wounded, injured, or sick service personnel and veterans from around the world to participate in adaptive sports competitions. The games provide an opportunity for these individuals to showcase their resilience, determination, and sporting abilities.
The Invictus Games involve a variety of sports, including athletics, wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, wheelchair rugby, swimming, and more. Participants compete in a friendly and supportive environment, with events tailored to accommodate different abilities and injuries.
The organizing body of the Invictus Games is the Invictus Games Foundation. The foundation oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of the event. It collaborates with partner organizations, host cities, and sponsors to ensure the successful staging of the games.
The Invictus Games Foundation works closely with military and veteran organizations, sports governing bodies, and other stakeholders to support the recovery and rehabilitation of participants through sport. It aims to use the power of the games to inspire and empower individuals, raise awareness of the challenges faced by wounded veterans, and promote their ongoing recovery and well-being.
Since its inception in 2014, the Invictus Games has been held in various host cities, including London, Orlando, Toronto, Sydney, and The Hague. The event attracts significant media attention and public support, and it continues to be an important platform for raising awareness about the resilience and determination of wounded servicemen and women.