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Invictus Games 2016


  • ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex 700 South Victory Way Orlando, Florida United States of America (map)

The Invictus Games are an international Paralympic-style multi-sport event in which wounded, injured or sick armed services personnel and their associated veterans take part in sports including Wheelchair basketball, Sitting volleyball and Indoor rowing. 

Named after Invictus, the Latin for "Unconquered, Undefeated" the event was inspired by the Warrior Games, a similar event held in the United States. This year the Invictus Games return to the USA to Orlando Florida, where Fifteen nations, including Australia are invited to participate at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Over 500 military competitors will take part in 10 sporting events as they are cheered on by thousands of family members, friends and spectators. They will compete not only in the spirit of cordial competition, but also in camaraderie among the competitors and nations.

The Invictus Games Orlando 2016 will shine a light on the holistic recovery and rehabilitation that occurs through sport for the wounded, ill, and injured Service men and women who participate in them. Though only 500, these men and women represent the tens of thousands of Service members around the globe who face the daily challenges from their wounds, illnesses, and injuries, both visible and invisible.

ESPN will be broadcasting the games. If there is an online link to this broadcast, we will share it here. Bookmark this page to return later for the live broadcast link.

 

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