The Invictus Games return this year after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic precautions. This means that the 2022 games will be basically the 2020 Invictus games.
The games are a tournament of physical games and challenges, including running, archery, and wheelchair rugby pool. They create a platform for veterans, wounded and injured members of the armed forces to demonstrate their skills and resilience when faced with physical challenges.
To participate in the Games, it should be kept in mind that soldiers and women would benefit from participating in the Games as part of their recovery.
The word Invictus derives from the Latin, meaning “indomitable”. The title of the games is taken from a poem of the same name by William Ernest Henley.
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When and where are the Invictus Games held?
The games will take place during a week from Saturday, April 16 to Friday, April 22, during the Easter holiday. It takes place at the Zuiderpark sports facility in The Hague, Netherlands.
Jaguar Land Rover is sponsoring this year’s games and will see the growth of 500 participants from 20 countries since its first launch. They will compete in adaptive sports across the city of The Hague, including the Land Rover Driving Challenge.
The Games will move to Germany next year.
Does Prince Harry still play the Invictus Games?
Prince Harry is expected to attend the games after he posted a video promoting the event in which he appeared. The Duke of Sussex spoke in Dutch and said: “Thank you, see you in The Hague.”
The Twitter account of Invictus Games Netherlands Netherlands also posted the video.
The tweet read: “Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is preparing for the Netherlands with some Dutch lessons. We look forward to a warm welcome at #TheHague.”
“As we all prepare for the Games, our thoughts are with Team Ukraine, as well as with their friends and family. #InvictusGames”
The Prince is a key figure and sponsor in creating the games after a trip to the US Warrior Games in 2013. As a former member of the armed forces, Prince Harry hopes to create a platform to enhance the toughness and strength of the wounded, sick, and men who dedicate themselves to serving their country.
The event was first held in London in 2014, with over 400 participants from 13 different countries. Other competitions were held in the United States, Canada and Australia.
How can I watch Invictus games?
It is not yet known whether the matches or the opening ceremony will be broadcast live online. However, you can watch the most popular games on the Invictus Games YouTube account.
There may also be a documentary series at this year’s corporate event. This was previously confirmed by Netflix last year, in association with Archewell Productions, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s production company, producing a series of Invictus 2022 games featuring Academy Award-winning documentaries.
Invictus Heart will focus on human stories and the spirit of games.
In the announcement, Prince Harry said: “Since Invictus Games debuted in 2014, we know that each participant will contribute in their own way to a mosaic of resilience, determination and determination. This series will give communities around the world an inside look into the poignant and uplifting stories of these competitors in the On their way to Holland next year.†
“As Archewell Productions’ first series with Netflix, in partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation, I couldn’t be more excited for the next journey or more proud of the Invictus community for our continued inspiration of global healing, human potential, and continued service.”
