2016 Invictus games to be Held at the ESPN wide world of sports complex

The 2016 Invictus Games will be held at the ESPN wide world of sports Complex at the Walt Disney world resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, may 8–12. The statement came from Prince Harry, who established the very first Invictus games in London in 2014. An worldwide adaptive sporting event for injured active duty as well as professional service members, the Invictus games utilizes the power of sport to influence recovery, support rehabilitation as well as produce a wider comprehending as well as respect of those who serve their country, in addition to their households as well as caregivers.

“I am absolutely delighted to reveal that the united states has taken up the difficulty as well as will hold the next Invictus games near Orlando, Florida,” stated prince Harry. “I can’t wait to see the American public supporting these inspiring guy as well as women at the next games. And what much better location to hold such a fantastic household event than Orlando.”

According to a release from Disney, Orlando was selected to hold the games since of the “area’s fantastic tourism facilities as well as Disney’s outstanding sporting facilities.” The 230-acre ESPN wide world of sports complex has held more than 70 sports featuring competitors from more than 70 countries, including events for injured armed forces veterans. Additionally, the Orlando area has a big professional population as well as is house to the Orlando VA medical Center, which serves more than 90,000 veterans

“Sport as well as exercise are important to the health and wellness as well as healing of our injured armed forces heroes,” stated Fisher foundation Chairman as well as CEO Ken Fisher, who will serve as chairman as well as CEO for the 2016 Invictus Games. “We are honored the Invictus games is coming to the united states as well as grateful to have a world class facility as well as hold in Walt Disney world resort as well as the ESPN wide world of sports Complex. The competitors, their households as well as caregivers are all motivations as well as each of their stories is a testament to courage, like as well as perseverance.”

The games will bring together more than 400 competitors from as much as 14 nations to contend in 10 sports: archery, cycling, indoor rowing, sitting volleyball, swimming, track as well as field, triathlon, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby as well as wheelchair tennis.

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