An international sporting event for wounded, injured and ill veteran and active service personnel, the Invictus Games highlights the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation, and generate a wider understanding of and respect for those who serve their country and the families and friends who support them.
The Story
Founded by HRH The Duke of Sussex in 2014, the Invictus Games are an international adaptive sports event for wounded, injured and ill active duty and veteran service personnel.
The Poem
Members of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 community have joined together to narrate the poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley. The poem reminds us all of the power of resilience and the unconquered human spirit.
Mascot
Cobber is the mascot of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018. Visit Cobber’s Corner for everything you need to know about our plucky little Blue Heeler mate.
Nations
The Invictus Games Sydney 2018 featured almost 500 competitors from 18 participating nations.