Prince Harry Prince Harry was in Toronto today to
launch the 2017 Invictus Games which
will be held in Canada. The Invictus
Games is a multi-sport event for sick,
wounded, and disabled soldiers and
veterans. It was created by Prince Harry
as a way to "demonstrate the power of
sport to inspire recovery, support
rehabilitation and demonstrate life
beyond disability". 'Invictus' is the Latin
for 'unconquered' or 'undefeated'.
launch the 2017 Invictus Games which
will be held in Canada. The Invictus
Games is a multi-sport event for sick,
wounded, and disabled soldiers and
veterans. It was created by Prince Harry
as a way to "demonstrate the power of
sport to inspire recovery, support
rehabilitation and demonstrate life
beyond disability". 'Invictus' is the Latin
for 'unconquered' or 'undefeated'.
Prince Harry was inspired by the Warrior Games, a similar
event in the United States. However, the young prince had a
more personal reason for wanting to set up the Invictus
Games. After the media leaked Prince Harry's deployment he
was recalled.
event in the United States. However, the young prince had a
more personal reason for wanting to set up the Invictus
Games. After the media leaked Prince Harry's deployment he
was recalled.
“The guilt at having to leave my guys behind was something I would have to
swallow”
Prince Harry shared the return trip with the coffin containing
the body of a Danish soldier and three soldiers in induced
comas. “It struck me that this flight was one of many where
lives had been changed forever . . . and put me on the path to
the Invictus games”.
the body of a Danish soldier and three soldiers in induced
comas. “It struck me that this flight was one of many where
lives had been changed forever . . . and put me on the path to
the Invictus games”.
Runners at the 2014 Invictus Games
The inaugural games were held in 2014. Building on the
success of the first Invictus Games the second and third
Games have been arranged for 2016 and 2017.
Countries participating in the 2014 Invictus Games:
Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France,
Georgia, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Britain,
and the United States.
Countries Invited to the 2016 Invictus Games:
Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France,
Georgia, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Netherlands, New
Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
success of the first Invictus Games the second and third
Games have been arranged for 2016 and 2017.
Countries participating in the 2014 Invictus Games:
Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France,
Georgia, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Britain,
and the United States.
Countries Invited to the 2016 Invictus Games:
Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France,
Georgia, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Netherlands, New
Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Since Prince Harry's time in
active service he has been
consistent in advocating for
former soldiers. He is a
patron of the Invictus Games
as well as Walking with
the Wounded.
The Prince's efforts to help
military servicemen and
veterans is a much-needed
endeavor. Veterans in
Canada and Britain can rest
assured that their Prince will
not forget them.
active service he has been
consistent in advocating for
former soldiers. He is a
patron of the Invictus Games
as well as Walking with
the Wounded.
The Prince's efforts to help
military servicemen and
veterans is a much-needed
endeavor. Veterans in
Canada and Britain can rest
assured that their Prince will
not forget them.
Loyally Yours,
A Kisaragi Colour
A Kisaragi Colour
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