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Watch Our 2024 Christmas Film - Pass It On: An Invictus Tale

Pass It On: An Invictus Tale, tells the story of the transformative power of the Invictus Spirit, and how a gift, however small, can change lives and save lives.

Invictus Games Foundation Welcomes Rob Owen OBE as Incoming CEO

The Invictus Games Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Owen OBE as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rob will officially take over the reins at the end of February 2025 following a few weeks of shadowing the outgoing CEO, Dominic Reid OBE, in January.

Jonny Huntington Begins Solo Expedition to the South Pole to Support the Invictus Games Foundation

Jonny Huntington has set off to become the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole. Jonny suffered a stroke while serving as an officer in the British Army in 2014, which left him completely paralysed from the neck down on his left side.

The Invictus Games Foundation Conducts its Final Pre-Games Visit to Vancouver and Whistler

The Invictus Games Foundation has conducted its final pre-Games visit to Vancouver and Whistler to assess the operations and planning for the historic first winter-hybrid edition of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 presented by ATCO and Boeing in February 2025.

Brazil and Lithuania Join the Invictus Community of Nations Ahead of Vancouver Whistler 2025

The Invictus Games Foundation proudly welcomes Brazil and Lithuania as the newest members of its ever-growing community of nations. These countries, now part of a movement that celebrates the power of sport for the recovery of international wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans, are set to participate in the highly anticipated Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 presented by ATCO and Boeing.

The Invictus Games Foundation makes its first official visit to Ukraine

The Invictus Games Foundation has conducted its first official visit to Ukraine, since they joined the Invictus Community of Nations in 2017.

Afghan Unconquered Joins the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025: A Story of Resilience and Brotherhood

The Invictus Games Foundation is proud to announce the formation of Afghan Unconquered, a team comprised of Afghan wounded injured and sick veterans who have resettled across Australia, Canada, and the United States following the 2021 Kabul evacuation.

The Invictus Games Foundation Briefs NATO Military Committee on our dedication to the international WIS Community

On October 30, 2024, representatives of the Invictus Games Foundation briefed NATO’s Military Committee at NATO Headquarters on our dedication to supporting international wounded, injured, and sick service members and veterans through sport.

Watch Our 2024 Christmas Film - Pass It On: An Invictus Tale

Pass It On: An Invictus Tale, tells the story of the transformative power of the Invictus Spirit, and how a gift, however small, can change lives and save lives.

The Invictus Games Foundation Conducts its Final Pre-Games Visit to Vancouver and Whistler

The Invictus Games Foundation has conducted its final pre-Games visit to Vancouver and Whistler to assess the operations and planning for the historic first winter-hybrid edition of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 presented by ATCO and Boeing in February 2025.

Brazil and Lithuania Join the Invictus Community of Nations Ahead of Vancouver Whistler 2025

The Invictus Games Foundation proudly welcomes Brazil and Lithuania as the newest members of its ever-growing community of nations. These countries, now part of a movement that celebrates the power of sport for the recovery of international wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans, are set to participate in the highly anticipated Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 presented by ATCO and Boeing.

Afghan Unconquered Joins the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025: A Story of Resilience and Brotherhood

The Invictus Games Foundation is proud to announce the formation of Afghan Unconquered, a team comprised of Afghan wounded injured and sick veterans who have resettled across Australia, Canada, and the United States following the 2021 Kabul evacuation.

The Invictus Games Foundation has appointed ICARUS Sports as the exclusive international media distribution partner for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025

The Invictus Games Foundation has officially appointed ICARUS Sports as the exclusive international media distribution partner for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 presented by ATCO and Boeing.

Tickets go on sale for Ceremonies and Sports events for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025

Tickets are officially on sale for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 presented by ATCO and Boeing, February 8-16, 2025, including Opening and Closing Ceremonies and sport tickets.

Headline Acts Announced for the Opening Ceremony of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025

Grammy-nominated international sensation Noah Kahan, BC-born Canadian icon Nelly Furtado and Quebec alt-pop star Roxane Bruneau, have been announced as the the first three headliners for the Opening Ceremony of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing.

The Invictus Games Foundation Welcomes Minister Kang Jung-Ai and Delegates from the Republic of Korea to Discuss Greater Collaboration

The Invictus Games Foundation was delighted to recently host Minister of Patriots and Veteran Affairs Kang Jung-ai from the Republic of Korea to discuss the possibility of the East Asian nation potentially hosting the Invictus Games 2029.

The Invictus Games Foundation makes its first official visit to Ukraine

The Invictus Games Foundation has conducted its first official visit to Ukraine, since they joined the Invictus Community of Nations in 2017.

The Invictus Games Foundation Briefs NATO Military Committee on our dedication to the international WIS Community

On October 30, 2024, representatives of the Invictus Games Foundation briefed NATO’s Military Committee at NATO Headquarters on our dedication to supporting international wounded, injured, and sick service members and veterans through sport.

The I AM Clubs Project supports 9 members of the We Are Invictus Community at Waco Ironman Event.

The Invictus Games Foundation has completed its latest event as part of the I AM Clubs project – supporting nine members of the We Are Invictus community compete at the Ironman 70.3 in Waco, Texas.

Latest Invictus Adventure sees 14 participants learn Golf in Scotland

The Invictus Games Foundation recently supported 14 members of the We Are Invictus Community to take part in a Golf Skills Development course as part of our Invictus Adventures programme in Scotland.

Invictus Games Foundation supports members of the We Are Invictus community at the 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games as part of the pilot phase of the ‘I AM Clubs’ project.

The Invictus Games Foundation recently supported members of the We Are Invictus community to take part in the 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD as part of the pilot phase of the ‘I AM Clubs’ project.

The Invictus Games Foundation supported 44 members of the We Are Invictus community to take part in the 15th RBC GranFondo Whistler 2024.

The Invictus Games Foundation recently supported 44 members of the We Are Invictus community to take part in the 15th RBC GranFondo Whistler 2024.

Invictus Games Foundation Launches Successful Triathlon Pilot, Setting Stage for Future Expansion

The Invictus Games Foundation has launched a series of I AM Clubs within its international community of wounded, injured, and sick (WIS) service personnel and veterans aimed at boosting opportunities for recovery through sport. The first pilot event featured triathlon and relays with the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events in Tallinn, Estonia.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the 2024 Tour d'Invictus

Congratulations to everyone who took part in recent Tour d’Invictus virtual cycling challenge.

New Partnership with Brigantes as Official Apparel and Equipment Partner

The Invictus Games Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Brigantes, which will become the Official Apparel and Equipment Partner of the Invictus Games Foundation. This partnership marks a significant step in the Foundation’s ongoing mission to support the recovery and rehabilitation of international wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans through sports and adventurous challenge.

Boeing Makes Multi-Year Commitment to Supporting the Invictus Games Foundation

Boeing has made a multi-year commitment to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and the Invictus Games Foundation to support wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women around the world. In addition to sponsoring the first Invictus winter hybrid games, Boeing will invest in the Invictus Games Foundation, the charity that governs the delivery of the Invictus Games, to support its extensive mental health and physical recovery resources and programs.

The Racing Media Academy Joins Forces with the Invictus Games Foundation

The Racing Media Academy proudly announces its collaboration with the Invictus Games Foundation; to foster diversity, inclusion, and empowerment through sports and media.

This partnership will invite applications from wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans to join the Racing Media Academy, in an opportunity to gain work experience and training within racing’s top media houses. This collaboration not only extends the outreach of both organisations but also enriches the diversity and opportunities within the ‘sports and media’ landscape.

BetterUp® and the Invictus Games Foundation Renew Partnership to Continue Supporting Members of the Invictus Community

BetterUp®, the human transformation company, today announced a renewed partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation to support members of the Invictus community, made up of service members from around the world who have suffered life-changing injuries or illnesses. As an Official Partner of the Invictus Games Foundation, BetterUp provides 1:1 coaching, live group programming, community support and personalized assessments that are created and designed by PhDs and behavioral scientists.

Heart of Invictus launches on Netflix

Today, the new series Heart of Invictus has launched on Netflix streaming worldwide.

The 5-part series produced by Archewell Productions, in partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation, is from the OscarⓇ-winning team of director Orlando von Einsiedel and producer Joanna Natasegara (THE WHITE HELMETS, VIRUNGA, EVELYN).

The series follows a group of extraordinary competitors from around the globe, all service members who have experienced life-changing injuries or illnesses, on their road to the Invictus Games The Hague 2020.

Heart of Invictus

Today, Archewell Productions, in partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation, introduced HEART OF INVICTUS. From the OscarⓇ-winning team of director Orlando von Einsiedel and producer Joanna Natasegara (THE WHITE HELMETS, VIRUNGA, EVELYN), the series follows a group of extraordinary competitors from around the globe, all service members who have experienced life-changing injuries or illnesses, on their road to the Invictus Games The Hague 2020.

Fisher House Foundation partners with Invictus Games Foundation and Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023

Fisher House Foundation has been announced as Premier Partner of the INVICTUS GAMES DÜSSELDORF 2023. As a long-term supporter of the Invictus Games Foundation also, the charity that oversees the Invictus Games, Fisher House Foundation has been the only Premier Partner present for every event since the inaugural Invictus Games London 2014.

Boeing Expands Partnership with Invictus Games to Support Wounded Injured and Sick Service Personnel and Veterans

Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] is expanding its support of the Invictus Games and the wounded servicemen and women from around the world who compete and inspire. For the first time, the company will serve as the Presenting Partner of Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023.

Invictus Games Foundation Welcomes Rob Owen OBE as Incoming CEO

The Invictus Games Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Owen OBE as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rob will officially take over the reins at the end of February 2025 following a few weeks of shadowing the outgoing CEO, Dominic Reid OBE, in January.

Jonny Huntington Begins Solo Expedition to the South Pole to Support the Invictus Games Foundation

Jonny Huntington has set off to become the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole. Jonny suffered a stroke while serving as an officer in the British Army in 2014, which left him completely paralysed from the neck down on his left side.

New starters announced for the Invictus Games Foundation

As the Invictus Games Foundation marks its 10th anniversary, we are pleased to announce significant leadership additions that will shape the future of the Invictus Movement. Ruth Paul has been appointed as Finance Director, Helen D'Oyley as Chief Development Officer, and Richard Smith CBE, currently Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to Deputy CEO.

Happy 40th Birthday to our Founding Patron, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex

On Sunday, the Invictus Community got together to wish Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, the Founding Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation and entire Invictus Games movement, a Happy 40th Birthday.

Another Successful Paralympics for Members of the Invictus Games Community (Final Medal Count)

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games has been another successful event for many members of the Invictus Games community and while we don’t measure success at the Invictus Games through medals won, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of the members of our community who performed incredibly well and captured a Paralympic medal (or 5) at Paris 2024.

Here are the members of the Invictus Games community competing at the Paris 2024 Paralympics

Since the launch of the Invictus Games with London 2014, the International Paralympic Committee has held two editions of the summer Paralympic Games with Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 and Invictus competitors have featured and medalled at both of those events.

Lord Allen announces search for new CEO

Applications for becoming the new CEO of the Invictus Games Foundation now open.

We approach our next ten years with a combination of excitement, purpose and ambition where we will reinforce and grow the IGF as the pre-eminent international organisation focused on the recovery and wellbeing of WIS individuals and their families, through sport and adventure. This next stage will require significant growth to achieve our bold vision, against the backdrop of a complex geo-political environment.

Invictus Germany Hosts Their First Sports Festival as Part of the Legacy Programme of Düsseldorf 2023

The first Invictus Germany Sports Festival was held last weekend in Düsseldorf, as a part of the legacy programme from the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023.

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