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Motto | I AM |
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First event | 2014 |
Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
Governance body | Founding patron: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex Chairman: Lord Allen of Kensington Chief Executive: Dominic Reid Trustees: Edward Lane Fox Melanie Richards Paddy Nicoll Karen Briggs JJ Chalmers Conny Wenting Jonathan Edwards |
Website | Official website ![]() |
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The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event first held in 2014, for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, 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.[1]
The Invictus Games were founded by Prince Harry, as 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 Defense. 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.[1]