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Invictus Games Foundation Brings Ukraine Recovery Programme to NATO

The Invictus Games Foundation visited NATO in Brussels on 1 October to discuss how more wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans in Ukraine can access recovery through sport.

The Inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards 2026 - Celebrating A Night Of Extraordinary Support

The inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards, presented by ATCO, brought the international Invictus Community together at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London to celebrate the people and organisations whose commitment continues to make a difference across the Invictus Movement.

£1.6m Raised as Winners of the Inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards 2026 Presented by ATCO Are Announced

The Invictus Games Foundation raised £1,667,985 tonight at the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards presented by ATCO in London.

The Inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards 2026 Presented by ATCO Celebrate Individuals Across the International Invictus Community

The Duke of Sussex attends landmark fundraising event supporting wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans, hosted by James Corden, with a headline performance from Jess Glynne and DJ set from Sonique.

Meet the Nominees for the Inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards

Meet the 14 individuals and organisations nominated for the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards, recognising their resilience, generosity, leadership and contribution to the Invictus Movement.

Invictus Australia Sports Festival 2026 Confirmed Dates in Perth - 23–25 October

The Invictus Australia Sports Festival 2026 arrives in Perth from 23–25 October, bringing together competitors, family members, friends and volunteers, for two days of adaptive sport, connection and recovery.

New Support Strengthens Sports Recovery in Uganda

The Invictus Games Foundation is helping to kickstart sports recovery in Uganda, providing new equipment to create greater opportunities for members of the country’s Invictus Community to use sport and physical activity as part of their recovery.

The Incredible Comeback Story of Kirsty Spriggs

A former RAF cross-country mountain bike racer, Kirsty Spriggs was told following an accident in August 2024 that she would not be riding her bike again for the foreseeable future. The injury forced her to step away from a sport that had been central to her life, as well as from her role as an RAF nurse for almost a year.

The Inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards 2026 - Celebrating A Night Of Extraordinary Support

The inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards, presented by ATCO, brought the international Invictus Community together at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London to celebrate the people and organisations whose commitment continues to make a difference across the Invictus Movement.

Republic of Korea Becomes First Asian Country Selected to Host the Invictus Games Daejeon 2029

Daejeon, Republic of Korea has been selected by the Invictus Games Foundation as the preferred host of the Invictus Games 2029, marking a landmark moment for the global Invictus Movement as the Republic of Korea becomes the first nation in Asia chosen to host the international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans.

Honest Conversations, Shared Experiences and Invictus Spirit on the Joe Marler Podcast

Ahead of the one-year countdown to Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, The Duke of Sussex joined Joe Marler, Jake Bhardwaj and Invictus community member JJ Chalmers for a wide-ranging podcast conversation about resilience, recovery, friendship and the enduring power of connection.

Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 Welcomes ATCO as a Official Flag Partner

Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 has announced ATCO as their International Flag Partner, bringing one of Canada’s most iconic companies, and a global leader in energy, housing, and defence, to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.

University of Birmingham Researchers to Evaluate Social Impact Programme for Birmingham 2027

The Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 has commissioned the University of Birmingham to deliver an independent evaluation of its Social Impact Programme, marking a significant step in ensuring the Games create meaningful and measurable outcomes for individuals and communities.

Wounded, Injured, and sick veterans to sail with Turn to Starboard from Falmouth on Monday 17th March, carrying Invictus Games Flag on 2,000-mile UK expedition

Two traditionally rigged tall ships, Spirit of Falmouth and Pellew, crewed by a rotating team of 70 wounded, injured and sick (WIS) veterans and serving personnel, will sail into Falmouth on Monday 17th March as part of the Full Circle Expedition.

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Leaves Lasting Impact with Community Food Donations

A total of 1,792 pounds of surplus fresh produce from the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 has been donated to community organisations across Metro Vancouver.

President Zelensky Awards Ukrainian Invictus Games Competitors With Service and Courage Medals

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has met with members of Ukraine’s national teams who competed at the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 and the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, recognising their extraordinary service and achievements through sport for recovery.

Invictus Australia Sports Festival 2026 Confirmed Dates in Perth - 23–25 October

The Invictus Australia Sports Festival 2026 arrives in Perth from 23–25 October, bringing together competitors, family members, friends and volunteers, for two days of adaptive sport, connection and recovery.

New Support Strengthens Sports Recovery in Uganda

The Invictus Games Foundation is helping to kickstart sports recovery in Uganda, providing new equipment to create greater opportunities for members of the country’s Invictus Community to use sport and physical activity as part of their recovery.

The Incredible Comeback Story of Kirsty Spriggs

A former RAF cross-country mountain bike racer, Kirsty Spriggs was told following an accident in August 2024 that she would not be riding her bike again for the foreseeable future. The injury forced her to step away from a sport that had been central to her life, as well as from her role as an RAF nurse for almost a year.

Invictus Community Comes Together Through Adaptive Rowing in Romania

The Invictus Community came together in Onești, Romania, from 17–21 June for the Invictus Rowing Cup “Perfect 10”, bringing together participants from across Europe for a multi-day adaptive sport experience supported by the Invictus Games Foundation through its Beyond the Games programme.

The Invictus Games Foundation Supports Pickleball Initiative Across Ukraine

The All-Ukrainian Pickleball Federation (AUPF) has received a £30,000 grant from the Invictus Games Foundation to expand adaptive pickleball opportunities for wounded, injured and sick veterans across Ukraine.

Invictus Games Foundation Convenes Global Leaders to Turn Policy into Practice for International Wounded, Injured and Sick Service Personnel and Veterans

The IGF Conversation From Policy to Practice today highlighted how the Invictus Movement is driving lasting change beyond the Games, as Uganda joins the growing global community, and international Ministers for Veterans Affairs outlined long-term impact of membership.

Invictus Heroes Half Marathon Brings International Invictus Community Together in Romania

The Invictus Games Foundation was proud to support Invictus Romania in bringing together wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans from Romania, Ukraine and across Europe for the Invictus Heroes Half Marathon in Bistrița.

International Invictus Community United Through Sitting Volleyball in the Netherlands

The Invictus Games Foundation was proud to support wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans from across Europe to take part in the Base Sit Cup 2026 in the Netherlands.

£1.6m Raised as Winners of the Inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards 2026 Presented by ATCO Are Announced

The Invictus Games Foundation raised £1,667,985 tonight at the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards presented by ATCO in London.

The Inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards 2026 Presented by ATCO Celebrate Individuals Across the International Invictus Community

The Duke of Sussex attends landmark fundraising event supporting wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans, hosted by James Corden, with a headline performance from Jess Glynne and DJ set from Sonique.

Meet the Nominees for the Inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards

Meet the 14 individuals and organisations nominated for the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards, recognising their resilience, generosity, leadership and contribution to the Invictus Movement.

Defender Announced as New Partner of Invictus Games Birmingham 2027

Defender has reinforced its commitment to the Armed Forces Community, announced as Official Automotive Partner as the one‑year countdown to Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 begins.

A Speech from the Spirit of Invictus Train Conductor

Good morning everybody and welcome on board the Spirit of Invictus - as part of this very special service to Birmingham.

Spirit of Invictus Launched by the Invictus Games Foundation

The Invictus Games Foundation and London Northwestern Railway today unveiled The Spirit of Invictus Train, a specially branded train that will carry the name and spirit of the Invictus Community across the UK rail network.

Uganda Explores Sport Recovery Opportunities for Wounded Veterans with the Invictus Games Foundation

This week, the Invictus Games Foundation (IGF) is proud to welcome a Ugandan Ministerial visit to the UK, marking the beginning of a collaborative journey to assess and develop sport recovery opportunities for Wounded, Injured and Sick (WIS) servicemen, women and veterans. This followed a visit from the Invictus Games Foundation representatives to Uganda in October 2025 to see existing sport recovery facilities; demonstrations of the adaptive sports on offer; meet with senior government officials, along with Ugandan WIS and their family members, to discover more about the impact of sport for recovery.

IGF Conversation Wrap-Up: Building the Legacy with Invictus Australia and Invictus Germany

The Invictus Games Foundation was delighted to host the latest instalment of its IGF Conversations series: “The IGF Conversation with Invictus Australia: Building the Legacy" and, for the first time, was delivered live from the Sydney headquarters of our partners at Invictus Australia, marking a significant milestone for the global Invictus Community.

Invictus Games Foundation Brings Ukraine Recovery Programme to NATO

The Invictus Games Foundation visited NATO in Brussels on 1 October to discuss how more wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans in Ukraine can access recovery through sport.

Prince Harry Reflects on the Enduring Impact of the Invictus Movement at TIME100 Sports Event

Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, Founding Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, has reflected on the life changing impact of the Invictus movement during his remarks at the TIME100 Sports event, speaking about the role sport continues to play in supporting the recovery of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans around the world.

Team Ukraine Coach Taras Shpuk Posthumously Awarded the Title of Hero of Ukraine

On Ukrainian Statehood Day, the President of Ukraine signed a decree awarding the nation's highest state honor — the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Gold Star (posthumously) — to Taras Shpuk.

Uganda becomes the 26th Nation to Join the Invictus Community and Confirms Participation in the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027

The Invictus Games Foundation is proud to announce Uganda as the 26th nation to join the Invictus Community, becoming the second African nation to join and confirming participation in the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.

Duke of Sussex' Speech To Open The IGF Conversation

Full Speech from the Duke of Sussex, Founder and Patron of the IGF. Welcoming the audience to the IGF Conversation From Policy to Practice:

Statement by Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs on Uganda joining the Invictus Community of Nations.

On behalf of the Government and People of the Republic of Uganda, and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, I extend our deepest gratitude to the Invictus Games Foundation for welcoming Uganda into this global community.

Invictus Germany Sports Festival Brings Global Competitors Together in Düsseldorf

The Invictus Germany Sports Festival returned last weekend, bringing together wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans from across the globe for a programme of sport and recovery-focused activities.

London Northwestern Railway Invites Passengers to Name Invictus Games Foundation Train

London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has announced a collaboration with the Invictus Games Foundation to unveil a specially branded train in support of next year’s Invictus Games in Birmingham – and passengers are being invited to help choose its name.

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