Invictus Games
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The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event first held in 2014, for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans. The word 'Invictus' is Latin for 'unconquered', chosen as an embodiment of the fighting spirit of the wounded, injured and sick service personnel and what they can achieve, post-injury.[1]
Motto | I AM |
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First event | 2014 |
Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
Governance body | Founding patrons: Prince Harry Chairman: Lord Allen of Kensington Chief Executive: Dominic Reid Trustees: Edward Lane Fox Melanie Richards Paddy Nicoll Karen Briggs JJ Chalmers Conny Wenting Jonathan Edwards |
Website | Official website |
The Invictus Games were founded by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex in partnership with the Ministry of Defence, who announced that the ‘Invictus Games’, an international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick Service personnel, would take place in London from 10-14 September 2014.
A statement declared that: "Invictus Games, presented by Jaguar Land Rover, will use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who serve their country. Prince Harry brings the Games to the UK following an inspirational visit to USA Warrior Games in 2013 while he was a member of the UK Army. Prince Harry was a member of the Army until June 2015. More than 300 competitors from across the world will compete in eight adaptive sports in London from 10-14 Sep 2014.[2]
Financial support for the Games would come from the Royal Foundation, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Mayor of London and commercial partners, and the BBC was confirmed as the official broadcaster. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the Ministry of Defence, and Sir Keith Mills. The inspiration came from Prince Harry's 2013 visit to the Warrior Games in the United States, where he witnessed the ability of sport to help both psychologically and physically.