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Invictus Games The Hague 2020
A twice-delayed (thanks to Covid) Invictus Games The Hague 2020 presented by Jaguar Land Rover finally took place in The Netherlands 16th - 22nd April, 2022. Not all 20 nations could attend in person, so Afghanistan, Jordan and New Zealand were in the hearts of all those there in person.
The Zuiderpark in The Hague was transformed into the Invictus Games park for a week containing 10 sports, 17 nations, and 395 competitors.
"All the stories make the Invictus Games special, they touch everyone. When you see someone, after 12 dark years, stepping onto the field here, surrounded by his comrades, you know that this is much more than just a sporting event. I am especially proud of that.”
395 Competitors; 1 Invictus Games Park ; 100,000 Visitors; 800 Family & Friends; 400 Media
Archery, Athletics, Cycling, Indoor Rowing, JLR Driving Challenge, Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Rugby
17 countries took part in the Games: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Iraq, The Netherlands, Poland, Romania, UK, Ukraine and USA.
Grow through, what you go through
16th - 22nd April, 2022
Rachel Williamson is the first female team captain of the UK squad for the Invictus Games. “Quite an honor. I think it’s the crowning glory of everything. It gives me a lot of confidence, not only on the sports field, but also in everyday life”, she said.
It was also a special winter and spring for the Korean delegation to the Invictus Games. Like the rest of the world, the Republic of Korea was affected by the corona outbreak, the country was among the first nations hit.
In Belgium, a small select group is looking forward to the start of the Invictus Games. The southern neighbours of the Netherlands will be present at the event for the first time this year. Stef Wolput and his countrymen are enthusiastically busy with the preparations.
