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The Invictus Games harnesses the power of sport to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation for wounded, injured or sick servicemen and women. Tell me more »

Team UK revealed for first winter Invictus Games

RBL and the Ministry of Defence are supporting 64 wounded, injured and sick serving personnel and veterans, plus their friends and family, to compete at the seventh Invictus Games in Canada which will feature winter sports for the first time.

“Physically and mentally, it’s given me a new sense of drive"

Army veteran Tilly on competing at the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 where she secured a silver medal competing in powerlifting.

Tilly's story

Support for friends and family

Supporting a loved one who has served in the military through injury or illness can be a real challenge, but the RBL is there to support everyone, including friends and family.

jennifer's story

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The Invictus Games story

We’re incredibly proud to be supporting Team UK to compete at the Invictus Games.

The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans.

It uses the power of sport to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation

The Duke of Sussex was inspired to create the Invictus Games after visiting the Warrior Games in America 2013.

The first Invictus Games took place in London in 2014 and was followed by games in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2023

In 2025 the Invictus Games will be held in Whistler and Vancouver, and will feature new winter sports: Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Skeleton, and Wheelchair Curling.

Recovery support for the Armed Forces community

From courses for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans at the Battle Back Centre, to our award-winning recovery through the arts programme, we provide a range of support to ensure the best possible recovery for the Armed Forces community.

Recovery support

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