In a spirited show of support, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, watched from the stands during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. The Duke of Sussex, who founded the games in 2014, emphasized the need for resilience and unity among participants facing “a moment of difficulty and division in many parts of the world.”
As competitors paraded through the stadium, the couple cheered for the UK team in front of an audience of around 40,000. Harry addressed the crowd, stating, “Here at the Invictus Games, we are grounded in mutual respect, competing fiercely while believing in one another.”
This event marks the seventh edition of the Invictus Games, which hosts over 500 athletes competing in 11 different events, including the addition of winter sports this year. Notable musical performances by artists such as Katy Perry, Coldplay's Chris Martin, and Nelly Furtado added to the occasion.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Prince Harry in an interview, saying he would not support any deportation efforts regarding the Duke, despite previous claims about his immigration status and drug use. Trump called Meghan “terrible” during the discussion, reflecting their contentious past.
The Invictus Games was inspired by the Warrior Games in 2013, serving as an international platform for wounded and injured veterans to showcase their abilities. The inaugural event took place in London, and since then, the Games have been held in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, creating a legacy of resilience and camaraderie among participants.
As the competition unfolds, Harry's message of empowerment and encouragement to the competitors reinforces the purpose behind this celebrated sporting event.
As competitors paraded through the stadium, the couple cheered for the UK team in front of an audience of around 40,000. Harry addressed the crowd, stating, “Here at the Invictus Games, we are grounded in mutual respect, competing fiercely while believing in one another.”
This event marks the seventh edition of the Invictus Games, which hosts over 500 athletes competing in 11 different events, including the addition of winter sports this year. Notable musical performances by artists such as Katy Perry, Coldplay's Chris Martin, and Nelly Furtado added to the occasion.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Prince Harry in an interview, saying he would not support any deportation efforts regarding the Duke, despite previous claims about his immigration status and drug use. Trump called Meghan “terrible” during the discussion, reflecting their contentious past.
The Invictus Games was inspired by the Warrior Games in 2013, serving as an international platform for wounded and injured veterans to showcase their abilities. The inaugural event took place in London, and since then, the Games have been held in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, creating a legacy of resilience and camaraderie among participants.
As the competition unfolds, Harry's message of empowerment and encouragement to the competitors reinforces the purpose behind this celebrated sporting event.
