Invictus Games

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' means 'unconquered', chosen as an embodiment of the fighting spirit of the wounded, injured and sick service personnel and what they can achieve, post-injury.

For the Hungarian video game company, see Invictus Games (company).
Not to be confused with Invictus Gaming.

Invictus Games
MottoI AM
First event2014
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Governance bodyFounding patron:
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
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
WebsiteOfficial website
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The Invictus Games were founded by Prince Harry, as patron of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, the Ministry of Defense, 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.

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