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Harry Attended All Events Related to Invictus Games

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On 10/09/2014, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, officially launched the inaugural Invictus Games at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. The event formed part of a five-day international sporting competition held from 10/09/2014 to 14/09/2014, bringing together wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans from around the world. As founder and president of the Invictus Games, Prince Harry played a central role in organizing and promoting the event. The competition featured more than 400 participants from 13 countries, competing across a range of adaptive sports including athletics, swimming, wheelchair basketball, and indoor rowing. The Games were designed to support recovery and rehabilitation through sport while encouraging international cooperation among military communities. Throughout the event, Prince Harry attended multiple competitions and ceremonies, engaging with athletes and their families. His involvement reflected his commitment to supporting service personnel following his own military career, including operational tours in Afghanistan. The London 2014 Games marked the beginning of the Invictus Games movement, which continued with subsequent editions hosted in cities including Orlando in 2016 and Sydney in 2018. The initiative established a recurring international platform for veteran rehabilitation through sport. Why This Moment Matters: The launch introduced a new international sporting platform dedicated to the recovery of injured service personnel, establishing a framework that continued with future editions of the Games.
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