The Invictus Games Foundation (IGF) has announced a series of new grants that will broaden access to adaptive sport and adventure for the international wounded, injured and sick (WIS) service community. The funding supports initiatives in Lithuania, Kenya, and Estonia, further strengthening IGF’s commitment to recovery, rehabilitation, and the power of sport to transform lives.
When a devastating accident during deployment left retired Staff Sergeant Mike Murphy with severe vision loss and a shattered sense of identity, he thought his life’s mission was over, until adaptive sports and the Invictus Games showed him that hope, courage, and community could rebuild a life once thought lost.
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.
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.
The Invictus Games Foundation was represented by a 20-person team at the 2025 New York City Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, November 11, joining thousands of veterans, service members, and supporters to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States military.
Jessica McHam-Rewerts served in the U.S. Navy from May 1999 until July 2022, rising to the rank of Chief Yeoman. Her career was marked by dedication, resilience, and ultimately, a life-changing injury that would redefine her path.
Seven years ago, the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 brought together wounded, injured and ill service personnel from around the world. For many participants, the Games sparked new connections, renewed goals and a belief in what was possible beyond military service.
Lithuania, who joined the Invictus Community of Nations in November 2024, recently hosted Wounded Warriors Week, supporting their wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans through sports. Hosted from September 19th to 28th 2025, the 7th annual “Wounded Warriors Week" featured a wide range of rehabilitation programs, including wellness treatments, physical activities, and psychological support sessions.
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