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Apr 25, 2019
Without the Games, I don’t believe that I would have adjusted to civilian life anywhere near as easily, nor would I be where I am today.

Zoe Williams tells the Invictus Games Foundation about her experiences of the Invictus Games and preparing for the London Marathon. I joined the Royal Navy in 2011 and soon after starting began to struggle with lower limb pain that nearly setback my training and made it difficult to continue. Nevertheless, I powered through and made […]

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Apr 24, 2019
Darran ‘Daz’ Challis is running the London Marathon 2019 for the Invictus Games Foundation – read his story and support his journey!

I joined the Parachute Regiment at 18 years old and served for 26 years leaving as a Warrant Officer Class 2.  I was Medically Discharged in 2012 due to injuries I sustained whilst training and on Operational Tours, (Fractures to Cervical, Thoracic and Lumber Spine, Fracture to Pelvis, Both Femur’s Fractured, Partial Hip Replacement and […]

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Apr 15, 2019
“The only limits are the ones that we place on ourselves”

Luke Delahunty, Invictus Games alumni, is undertaking the London Marathon for the Invictus Games Foundation. In 1996, I was paralysed from the chest down in a motorcycle crash whilst serving in the RAF Regiment. I wasn’t expected to live through the night after the crash, I was extremely fortunate to survive my injuries. Twenty years on […]

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Apr 02, 2019
Former competitor Sally Orange is running the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 for the Invictus Games Foundation

I joined the Royal Army Medical Corps in 1998 whilst studying at University to become a physiotherapist.  I was deployed on Operation Herrick in 2011 and played a role in the recovery and ongoing rehabilitation of countless severely traumatically injured personnel over my career of 21 years. When diagnosed with my own illness, I drew […]

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Mar 01, 2019
APPLY NOW: Invictus Games Foundation voluntary categoriser roles for the Invictus Games The Hague 2020

The Invictus Games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women. The categorisation process aims to ensure the best possible competitor experience at the Invictus Games. The Invictus Games is a unique competition which enables all participants to […]

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Feb 22, 2019
The Invictus Games Foundation appoints new Development Director

The Invictus Games Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Jenni Anderson as Development Director. She joined the team on February 19th, 2019. Jenni joins the Invictus Games Foundation from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, where she was Fundraising Director for two years leading on philanthropy, partnerships and events.   She has spent 16 […]

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Nov 23, 2018
Invictus Games Foundation Bat Out Of Hell The Musical Social Media Promotion Terms & Conditions

By entering the Invictus Games Foundation Bat Out Of Hell The Musical Social Media Promotion (the “Promotion”) Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Definitions  1.1         Entrant(s) means a person or persons entering the Invictus Games Foundation Bat Out Of Hell The Musical Social Media Promotion hosted on the Invictus Games Foundation @weareinvictus Twitter […]

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Nov 09, 2018
Invictus Games Foundation appoints new Operations Director

The Invictus Games Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Smith CBE as Operations Director. He will be joining the team from January 2019. Richard has a military background, having served in the Army as a Brigadier and was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.  He coordinated the contribution of 18,000 military personnel to the security of the London […]

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Oct 27, 2018
Closing Ceremony speech from the Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, The Duke of Sussex

Sunday 27th October 2018 Good evening Sydney and those watching around the world. As always when these Games close, I would like to start by saying thank you. To PK and Lieutenant General Peter Lay and the whole Sydney 2018 team – the vision and hard work has paid off and you have put on […]

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Oct 27, 2018
HRH The Duchess of Sussex leads the applause for friends and family at Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Closing Ceremony

Sunday 27th October 2018 Good evening everyone. It is such an honour to be here tonight celebrating all of you, and supporting my husband in the Invictus Games, which he founded four years ago. In that short span of time, the Games have evolved into an international platform of some of the best athletics and […]

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Oct 26, 2018
LOVE AND LANDMINES

The Invictus Games Foundation meet with competitors as they relax in gaps between the sporting competition schedule, and discover a love story Down Under. Surrounded by his pals, Talash cuts quite the dash in his suit. The others are noticeably more casual. His hair is styled to within an inch, the aftershave is ever present […]

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Oct 25, 2018
Mateship

“If you had to describe your dance moves in one word, what would it be?” “Probably… ‘Random’. Can I go now? Nutbush is about kick-off!” Emily says. I have so many questions. What is ‘Nutbush’? Is it a new adaptive sport or an Aussie variant for what most other people would refer to as Volleyball […]

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Oct 23, 2018
6,000 students to experience Invictus Games Sydney 2018 this week

Hundreds of school students have been arriving at Sydney Olympic Park for school workshops at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover. A joint initiative of the Department of Education and the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Education Project was launched back in August and provides high quality curriculum materials […]

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Oct 22, 2018
“Kia ora!”

“Kia ora New Zealand!”, I bellow, as I stride into the Team NZ camp. ‘Kia ora’ is a popular greeting, a way to say ‘hi’ or ‘hello’ in New Zealand, but it’s literal translation from Maori is, ‘have life be well/healthy’. A particular poignant phrase as I would come to discover. “Kia ora”, the response […]

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Oct 21, 2018
The Estonian Rhumba

The Invictus Games Foundation joined the cycling competition at the Royal Botanic Gardens on Sunday. As competitors, family members, and supporters milled around the track, we caught up with one of Team Estonia for the Invictus Games Sydney 2018. Margus Hoop is a big Estonian, and looks tough. It’s a little intimidating, and as I […]

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Oct 20, 2018
A speech by The Duke of Sussex at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Opening Ceremony

Saturday 20th October, 2018 Sydney Opera House Hello Sydney. Hello Australia. And hello Invictus. On this day in 1973, my grandmother, The Queen stood in front of this Opera House and declared it open. Forty-five years later, to the day, it is my honour to be standing in front of this iconic symbol of Australia’s place […]

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