Invictus Games 2016, Orlando, Florida
May 2016.
15 nations attended the 2016 Invictus Games, which took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida).
The Complex perfectly combines together innovation, entertainment and sports world.
The 2 temporary pools designed by Myrtha, were the arena of the swimming competitions, and have been disassembled at the end of the event to be re-installed in another facility.
About The Invictus Games
Invictus Games are Paralympic Sport event of international growing fame dedicated to wounded warriors who suffered serious injuries during the fighting and to veterans affected by diseases.
In 2014, London held the first Invictus Game edition with 400 members from 14 different countries.
After witnessing the USA Warrior Games, an adaptive sports competition for USA wounded veterans, Prince Harry became the ambassador of Invictus Games, promoting the staging of the first edition in the UK. As he said “Competitions like the Invictus Games aid in holistic healing throughout the recovery and rehabilitation process: mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically & socially. The Invictus Games serve as a reminder that there are Service men and women who adapt to a “new normal”, long after the Games are over. Military or not, anyone who experiences the Games will walk away changed.”
The role of Invictus Game is to highlight the clear benefits of adaptive sports in the lives of the wounded, ill, and injured Service members, their families and military caregivers. Thanks to sports and to the spirit of the competition, wounded, ill and injured veterans can go through a positively recovery and rehabilitation process to come on over again a “normal” daily life.
All Invictus members served with honor their Nation, and they can continue witnessing and honoring those values throughout the competitions of the 2016 Invictus Games. Invictus Members are the world new hero with a renovated and increased trust and self-esteem and nevertheless a stronger sense of belonging.
May 2016.
15 nations attended the 2016 Invictus Games, which took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida).
The Complex perfectly combines together innovation, entertainment and sports world.
The 2 temporary pools designed by Myrtha, were the arena of the swimming competitions, and have been disassembled at the end of the event to be re-installed in another facility.
About The Invictus Games
Invictus Games are Paralympic Sport event of international growing fame dedicated to wounded warriors who suffered serious injuries during the fighting and to veterans affected by diseases.
In 2014, London held the first Invictus Game edition with 400 members from 14 different countries.
After witnessing the USA Warrior Games, an adaptive sports competition for USA wounded veterans, Prince Harry became the ambassador of Invictus Games, promoting the staging of the first edition in the UK. As he said “Competitions like the Invictus Games aid in holistic healing throughout the recovery and rehabilitation process: mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically & socially. The Invictus Games serve as a reminder that there are Service men and women who adapt to a “new normal”, long after the Games are over. Military or not, anyone who experiences the Games will walk away changed.”
The role of Invictus Game is to highlight the clear benefits of adaptive sports in the lives of the wounded, ill, and injured Service members, their families and military caregivers. Thanks to sports and to the spirit of the competition, wounded, ill and injured veterans can go through a positively recovery and rehabilitation process to come on over again a “normal” daily life.
All Invictus members served with honor their Nation, and they can continue witnessing and honoring those values throughout the competitions of the 2016 Invictus Games. Invictus Members are the world new hero with a renovated and increased trust and self-esteem and nevertheless a stronger sense of belonging.