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the power of sport
P
rince Harry was recently
in Australia to officially
launch the countdown
to the 2018 Invictus Games
Sydney. doubt that the Sydney public will make different adaptive sports in Sydney
these games their own. from October 20-27, 2018. The events
will be staged across Greater Sydney,
the Governor-General and Invictus
Harry said: “Sydney will soon be the Games Sydney 2018 Ambassador, His international adaptive sport event for
custodian of the Invictus spirit and Excellency General the Honourable wounded, injured and ill servicemen
the focus for hundreds of men and Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Ret’d). and women, both active duty and
women using the Invictus Games to veteran. The Games uses the power
motivate their recovery from physical an important platform to recognise of sport to inspire recovery, support
and mental injuries. those who serve our country, both on rehabilitation and generate a wider
active duty and veterans; and to be understanding and respect for those
country – from Perth to Sydney, from inspired by their spirit to have a go who serve their country. ‘Invictus’
Darwin to Adelaide – will embrace the and rise above physical and mental is Latin for unconquered, and it
Invictus Games and show their support challenges,” Sir Peter said. embodies the fighting spirit of our
for competitors from their local towns service personnel.
and right across the country. I have no from 18 nations will compete in ten
Speaking at the launch Prince
“I know that people across the
“The Invictus Games are coming
to Australia – game on down under!” including Sydney Olympic Park and
on and around Sydney Harbour.
The launch was also attended by
“The Invictus Games provides
More than 500 competitors
The Invictus Games is an
Prince Harry with members of the Australian squad for the 2017 Invictus Games. Photo courtesty Invictus Games Media.
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