The Invictus Games Orlando 2016, in partnership with the the George W. Bush Institute, have announced that they will co-chair a policy symposium which will address invisible wounds of war and the role of sports in the recovery of wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women.

The symposium, which will be held prior to the Opening Ceremony of the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 presented by Jaguar Land Rover, will highlight the critical roles of organisations involved in the Games and the international need to support wounded warriors and their families.

The symposium will feature representatives from the 15 nations who will be competing in the Invictus Games, along with leading representatives from the veterans, military, business, non-profit and government sectors. Participants will gather to discuss solutions aimed at helping returning servicemen and women overcome their injuries, improve outcomes for their transition back to civilian life and ensure veterans and caregivers seek and receive comprehensive care and reduce the stigma associated with these wounds.

The Invictus Games Orlando 2016 Organising Committee also announced that President Bush will serve as its Honorary Chair.

President Bush said: “I have dedicated the rest of my life to honoring the service and sacrifice of the men and women with whom I served as Commander-in-Chief. Those who wear their Nation’s uniform, some of whom have been overcome both visible and invisible injuries, deserve our support. I’m proud to serve as honorary chairman of the Invictus Games Orlando 2016, and to shine a spotlight on the unconquered spirit of these men and women, not just from the American team but from 15 Coalition nations.”

Ken Fisher, Chairman and CEO of Invictus Games Orlando 2016 said: “We are thrilled to co-host the first policy symposium on the invisible wounds of war and the role sports and physical activity have in a warrior’s recovery. We must continue the dialogue that will inspire these men and women to re-engage, to embody what they can do and shine a light in the often dark and isolated area of invisible injuries.”