2014 Invictus Games

International multi-sport event in London, England Invictus Games – London 2014 2014 Invictus Games Logo.jpg London, United Kingdom 13 13 2014 09 10 y 2014 09 14 y Prince Harry http://2014.invictusgames.org/ 2016 Orlando thumb|Four runners from Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States during a 100-metre qualifying heat at the 2014 Invictus Games thumb|Three American defenders knock the ball away from an Australian player during a wheelchair rugby pool match between the United States and Australia at the 2014 Invictus Games The 2014 Invictus Games were held on 10–14 September 2014.https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2014/03/06/prince-harry-launches-invictus-games-for-wounded-vets/6123635/ Prince Harry launches 'Invictus Games' for wounded vets USA Today 6 March 2014 6 March 2014Adams Sam https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/what-are-the-invictus-games--3212319 What are the Invictus Games? Daily Mirror 6 March 2014 6 March 2014 Around 300 competitors from 13 countries which have fought alongside the United Kingdom in recent military campaigns participated. These included the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Denmark, New Zealand and Afghanistan. Competitive events were held at many of the venues used during the 2012 Olympics, including the Copper Box and the Lee Valley Athletics Centre. The Games were broadcast by the BBC.http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/prince-harry-launches-sports-event-wounded-soldiers-5859730 Prince Harry launches sports event for wounded soldiers One News TVNZ 7 March 2014 12 March 2014 12 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140312222105/http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/prince-harry-launches-sports-event-wounded-soldiers-5859730 dead Organising committee President: Prince Harry Chairman: Sir Keith Mills (former deputy chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Lieutenant General Andrew Gregory (represents Defence on the Invictus Games Board) General Sir Nick Parker (was in charge with organising the military support provided by the Armed Forces during the London 2012 Games) Sara Donaldson (was chief operating officer of the production company for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies) Edward Lane Fox (private secretary of Prince Harry) Debbie Jevans (formerly director of sport for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games) Terry Miller (was general counsel for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Guy Monson (trustee of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry) Roger Mosey (was the BBC's director of London 2012 Olympic Games coverage and former BBC editorial director) Mary Reilly (was also on the board of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Chris Townsend (was commercial director for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games) Sir Nathan Murray (was in charge of organising the arenas for the games to take place) Invited countries 14 countries were invited to the 2014 games, 8 from Europe, 2 from Asia, 2 from North America and 2 from Oceania. No countries from Africa were invited. There were teams from all the invited countries, except Iraq, competing in the games. 22em Afghanistan 2013 Australia Canada Denmark Estonia France Georgia Germany Iraq (Did not participate) Italy Netherlands New Zealand United Kingdom United States Sporting events Athletics (aka track & field), archery, indoor rowing, powerlifting, road cycling, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby. The presenting partner Jaguar Land Rover also organised a driving challenge. 22em 35px Archery 35px Driving competition 35px Indoor rowing 35px Paralympic athletics (aka track & field) 35px Paralympic swimming 35px Powerlifting 17px17px Road cycling/Road para-cycling 35px Sitting volleyball 35px Wheelchair basketball 35px Wheelchair rugbyhttps://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/prince-harry-join-me-in-cheering-on-these-inspirational-men-and-women-9356261.html Prince Harry: Join me in cheering on these inspirational men and women London Evening Standard 12 May 2014 13 May 2014 Closing concert The closing concert was broadcast on BBC Two hosted by Clare Balding and Greg James.Ringwood Shaun http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/Invictus-Games-Closing-Concert-BBC-tonight/story-22920953-detail/story.html The Invictus Games – Closing Concert on BBC Two tonight featuring Foo Fighters, Kaiser Chiefs, Ellie Goulding & Diversity Local World Scunthorpe Telegraph 14 September 2014 15 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140917004505/http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/Invictus-Games-Closing-Concert-BBC-tonight/story-22920953-detail/story.html 17 September 2014 dead dmy-all The concert was hosted by Nick Grimshaw and Fearne Cotton, with live performances from Foo Fighters, Kaiser Chiefs, James Blunt, Rizzle Kicks, Ryan Adams and Ellie Goulding.http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/i721225-8/invictus-games-closing-ceremony-nick-grimshaw-and-fearne-cotton.html#~oPXQKcuBfZGCMN Invictus Games go out on a high with Foo Fighters, Ellie Goulding and more Digital Spy 14 September 2014 15 September 2014 22 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150222213708/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/i721225-8/invictus-games-closing-ceremony-nick-grimshaw-and-fearne-cotton.html#~oPXQKcuBfZGCMN dead Paine Andre https://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/music/invictus-games-closing-concert-queen-elizabeth-olympic-park--music-review-foo-fighters-frontman-dave-grohl-dedicated-my-hero-to-all-the-heroes-9732799.html Invictus Games Closing Concert, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – music review: Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl dedicated My Hero to 'all the heroes' London Evening Standard 15 September 2014 15 September 2014McCormick Neil https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/live-music-reviews/11095378/Invictus-Games-closing-concert-Olympic-Park-review-heroic-endeavour.html Invictus Games closing concert, Olympic Park, review: 'heroic endeavour' Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 15 September 2014 15 September 2014 Venues The following venues were used for Invictus 2014: Lee Valley Athletics Centre London Velopark Here East London Aquatics Centre Copper Box Arena References Category:Invictus Games Category:2014 in disability sport Invictus Games Invictus Games Invictus Games, 2014 Category:Multi-sport events in the United Kingdom Invictus Games Category:Parasports in England