Invictus Games

Invictus Games

Motto	I AM
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 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]

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’ presented by Jaguar Land Rover, an international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick Service personnel, will take place in London from 10-14 September 2014.

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.

Financial support for the Games comes from the Royal Foundation, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Mayor of London and commercial partners. BBC confirmed as official broadcaster. The Duke of Sussex, 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.