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Invictus Games

The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event first held in 2014, for wounded, injured and sick military service personnel, 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. The Invictus Games were founded by Prince Harry, when he was joint patron of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, along with Sir Keith Mills, and in partnership with the Ministry of Defence. Inspiration for the Invictus Games 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.

Infobox

Motto
I AM
First event
2014
Headquarters
24 Old Bond StreetLondon, England W1S 4AP
Governance body
Founding patron: Prince Harry, Duke of SussexChairman:Lord Allen of KensingtonChief Executive:Rob Owen Deputy Chief Executive:Richard Smith Trustees:Melanie RichardsKaren BriggsConny WentingJonathan EdwardsNick LoughranGlenn Keys
Website
Official website

Tables

· Host cities
1
1
Edition
1
Year
2014
City
London
Country
United Kingdom
Venue
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Nations
14
Opening ceremony
10 September 2014
Closing ceremony
14 September 2014
2
2
Edition
2
Year
2016
City
Orlando
Country
United States
Venue
ESPN Wide World of Sports
Nations
15
Opening ceremony
8 May 2016
Closing ceremony
12 May 2016
3
3
Edition
3
Year
2017
City
Toronto
Country
Canada
Venue
Air Canada Centre
Nations
17
Opening ceremony
23 September 2017
Closing ceremony
30 September 2017
4
4
Edition
4
Year
2018
City
Sydney
Country
Australia
Venue
Sydney Olympic Park
Nations
18
Opening ceremony
20 October 2018
Closing ceremony
27 October 2018
5
5
Edition
5
Year
2020
City
The Hague
Country
Netherlands
Venue
Sportcampus Zuiderpark
Nations
17
Opening ceremony
16 April 2022
Closing ceremony
22 April 2022
6
6
Edition
6
Year
2023
City
Düsseldorf
Country
Germany
Venue
Merkur Spiel-Arena
Nations
21
Opening ceremony
9 September 2023
Closing ceremony
16 September 2023
7
7
Edition
7
Year
2025
City
Vancouver-Whistler
Country
Canada
Venue
Vancouver Convention Centre
Nations
23
Opening ceremony
8 February 2025
Closing ceremony
16 February 2025
8
8
Edition
8
Year
2027
City
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
Venue
National Exhibition Centre
Edition
Year
City
Country
Venue
Nations
Opening ceremony
Closing ceremony
1
2014
London
United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
14
10 September 2014
14 September 2014
2
2016
Orlando
United States
ESPN Wide World of Sports
15
8 May 2016
12 May 2016
3
2017
Toronto
Canada
Air Canada Centre
17
23 September 2017
30 September 2017
4
2018
Sydney
Australia
Sydney Olympic Park
18
20 October 2018
27 October 2018
5
2020
The Hague
Netherlands
Sportcampus Zuiderpark
17
16 April 2022
22 April 2022
6
2023
Düsseldorf
Germany
Merkur Spiel-Arena
21
9 September 2023
16 September 2023
7
2025
Vancouver-Whistler
Canada
Vancouver Convention Centre
23
8 February 2025
16 February 2025
8
2027
Birmingham
United Kingdom
National Exhibition Centre

References

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