Prince Harry
Ethan Cairns / Getty imagesPrince Harry Prepare for another Invictus game!
The Duke of Sussex, 40, will host the 2025 matches in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada, from Saturday February 8 to Sunday February 16.
The competition for the soldiers and women injured, wounded or sick was founded by Harry in 2014 and was inspired by his experience for a decade in the armed forces.
“It is very important for him as a soldier, it is very important for him as a person”, ” Dominic ReidCEO of the Invictus Games Foundation, said in an interview with People Wednesday, February 5.
Prince Harry has the days until the Invictus 2025 games – and now fans can too! “The Invictus movement began in 2014,” said Harry, 40, during an appearance on TSN as part of a new promotional video for the next event. “It is a sports platform used for rehabilitation and support for […]
“We all take something for our own reasons,” said Reid. “But he created extraordinary opportunities for an extraordinary number of people. They feel seen and heard and care. »»
Continue to scroll to find out more about the 2025 tournament.
Opening and fence ceremonies
The Invictus 2025 games will start with an opening ceremony on Saturday, February 8 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, at 1:00 p.m. PT.
The ceremony will include performances of Katy Perry,, Noah Kahan,, Nelly FurtadoAnd Roxane Bruneau.
Katy Perry performs on stage in Fireaid
Images Kevin Mazur / Getty for FireaidThe closing ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 16 in Rogers Arena in Vancouver and will offer performances of Jelly flap,, Barenaked ladiesAnd War and treaty.
Talk to People In November 2024, Robyn McVicker, chief of the Invictus games, said that Harry had “contributed” to headliners.
“We were delighted to be able to work with him on the approach of the [ceremonies]. We kept it informed of the short lists and what we are talking about. He had comments, “said McVicker.
What sports are included?
About 550 athletes of 25 nations should participate in the Invictus Games.
The games will present a variety of sports in several locations, including curling in wheelchair, wheelchair basketball, alpine skiing, seated volleyball and interior rowing.
To read the full itineraryVisit the website of Invictus Games 2025.
Most sporting events will be similar to what we have seen during previous games, with some adjustments and additions. A notable change was the decision to replace the rifles with lasers during the biathlon event.
A spokesperson for Invictus Games told the Daily mail In January: “The main reason for lasers is inclusiveness.”
“”[They] Can be used by a wide range of disabled people, ”they added.
Royal guests
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussexshould attend some of the events of this year, although it has not been officially confirmed. Daily mail report that the Royal is Travel with Harry From their home to Montecito, California, Vancouver on Friday, February 7.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Eric Charbonneau / Archewell Foundation via Getty ImagesSeveral points of sale, including the Daily mailreported that Prince Joachim And Princess Marie of Denmark should attend the closing ceremony.
It is not uncommon for games to have high -level guests. Harry welcomed the former American presidents Joe Biden And Barack Obama at the 2017 Games.
How to look
Invictus games will be broadcast live on the official organization of the organization and the YouTube channel.
It will also be available to monitor several broadcasters around the world, including TSN in Canada, ITV in the United Kingdom, Sport in France in France and Sportdicital in Germany.
