Orlando has been selected as the host city for the 2016 Invictus Games (Website), to take place May 8-12 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
The word “invictus” means “unconquered” and according to the Foundation website, is meant as a rallying cry for injured military service personnel who are recovering from injuries sustained while overseas. The Invictus Games are the only international adaptive sporting event for active duty and veteran service members.
The event will bring roughly 400 wounded servicemen and women from around the world to compete in the ten following sports:
- Archery
- Track and Field
- Cycling
- Indoor Rowing
- Sitting Volleyball
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Wheelchair Rugby
- Wheelchair Tennis
Bobby Withers
We’ll start training you for sitting volleyball
I would really appreciate that too. Just in time for your birthday- I will get us a ticket to the castle.
Nayke i would really appreciate it if you became royalty
Emmy Ferran Baker it’s an international effort so we’re not sure. You’re best bet would be to click on the website link in the post (next to Invictus Games) and send them an email. Let us know what you find out!
If volunteers are needed, count me in. How does one sign up?