Q&A

Q. What are the Invictus Games?

A. Founded in 2014 by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, the 6th Invictus Games was held in Düsseldorf, Germany. Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will be held Feb. 6-17, 2025. The goal of these Games are to give soldiers who are wounded, injured or ill in body and soul a greater awareness and recognition in society and to support their path in rehabilitation. Learn more about the Invictus Games at https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/invictus-games/vancouver-whistler-2025.

Q. How are the Invictus Games related to the Warrior Games?

A. The Department of Defense Warrior Games were founded 2010 as a way to highlight the exceptional physical skills and mental toughness of wounded, ill and injured active-duty and veteran service members and leverage the power of adaptive sports as part of their recovery journeys. Following a visit to the DoD Warrior Games, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, founded the Invictus Games Foundation and created the Invictus Games, inviting countries from across the globe to utilize adaptive sports as part of their recovery programs.

Q. How is Team U.S. selected?

A. Invictus Team U.S. is comprised of wounded, ill, and injured active duty and veteran service members representing the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and Special Operations Command. These athletes compete in their Warrior Care programs for a chance to represent the United States on the international stage at the Invictus Games.

Q. What are adaptive sports?

A. Adaptive sports provide reconditioning activities and competitive athletic opportunities to wounded, ill and injured service members to improve their physical and mental wellness throughout the continuum of recovery and transition. Modified equipment and additional classification systems allow each athlete to compete, regardless of their injury or illness.

Q. Why are the Invictus Games important?

A. The Invictus Games, like the DoD Warrior Games, are designed to enhance recovery by engaging wounded, ill, and injured service members outside of traditional therapy settings. The program hopes to inspire recovery and physical fitness and encourage new opportunities for growth and achievement.