Germany, thank you so much for the reception and the respect that you've given every single competitor and their family and friends.
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A home for respect
A home for respect
Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 presented by Boeing
The Invictus Games were held in Germany for the first time in 2023. The German Armed Forces and the City of Düsseldorf jointly hosted this unique international sports event from 9th - 16th September.
With the 6th Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, the goal was to give soldiers who are wounded, injured or ill in body and soul a greater awareness and recognition in society and to support their path in rehabilitation.
Under the motto “A HOME FOR RESPECT.” the city, together with the German Armed Forces, welcomed around 500 competitors from 21 nations and approximately 1,000 family members and friends to compete in ten disciplines.
The INVICTUS GAMES DÜSSELDORF 2023 presented by Boeing were a tremendous success and we thank our friends in Germany for welcoming the Invictus Games so warmly in their country.
Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023
Behind The Games
Germany
Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023
The city of Düsseldorf was transformed into 'A Home For Respect', when it welcomed the Invictus community to Germany for the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023.
Düsseldorf hosted 550 competitors and their friends and family from 21 nations from the 9-16 September 2023. The sixth Invictus Games hosted medal competitions in 10 sports and featured the Invictus Games debut of Table Tennis. Düsseldorf 2023 made history as it was the first Invictus Games to feature participating nations from South America and Africa with the respective debuts of Colombia and Nigeria.
"The Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 were an unforgettable celebration of joy, determination and optimism. The competitors impressively demonstrated to all of us what a powerful effect sport has on successful rehabilitation."
The Numbers
550 Competitors, 140,000 Spectators, 1500 Volunteers, 800 Media
Medal Sports
Archery, Athletics, Cycling, Indoor Rowing, Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Table Tennis Wheelchair Basketball, and Wheelchair Rugby.
21 Participating Nations
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Netherlands, Nigeria, New Zealand, Poland, Republic of Korea, Romania, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and USA.
Mascot
Buddy - A German Howavart and Loyal Friend.
Dates
9th - 16th September 2023.
