The 2025 Invictus Games, a sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, kicked off in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada, with a grand opening ceremony featuring performances by Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado, and Chris Martin.
The 2025 Invictus Games, a nine-day sporting event created by Prince Harry for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, kicked off today in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada . The opening ceremony, lasting two and a half hours, commenced at 9 pm GMT and featured a star-studded lineup of performers including Coldplay's Chris Martin, Nelly Furtado, and Katy Perry.
Over 500 competitors from 23 countries will participate in the games, showcasing their skills in core sports like indoor rowing, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair rugby, and wheelchair basketball. This year, the Invictus Games will also introduce new winter sports, adding an exciting dimension to the event. Alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing and biathlon, skeleton, and wheelchair curling will make their debut, providing athletes with new challenges and opportunities to shine. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, made a joint appearance at the opening ceremony, gracing the event with their presence. A packed crowd of 40,000 spectators witnessed the festivities, including a performance by the Canadian military band and a powerful address by Prince Harry, who emphasized the resilience and determination of the athletes. Following the ceremony, the Sussexes plan to attend various events throughout their stay in Canada, including an NHL hockey match and a private reception hosted by the Canadian Chief of Defence Staff. They will also have the opportunity to interact with and congratulate the athletes, lending their support and admiration to these extraordinary individuals
INVICTUS GAMES PRINCE HARRY MEGHAN MARKLE CANADA VANCOUVER WHISTLER ATHLETES MILITARY SPORTS WINTER SPORTS
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