The first 2014 Invictus Games were held on 10–14 September 2014.[1][2][3] 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.[4]
Four runners from Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States during a 100-metre qualifying heat at the 2014 Invictus GamesThree 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
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 countriesedit
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.
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The first 2014 Invictus Games were held on 10 14 September 2014 1 2 3 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 4 Invictus Games London 2014Host cityLondon United KingdomNations13Debuting countries13Opening10 September 2014 2014 09 10 Closing14 September 2014 2014 09 14 Opened byPrince HarryWebsite2014 wbr invictusgames wbr org2016 Orlando Four runners from Germany the United Kingdom and the United States during a 100 metre qualifying heat at the 2014 Invictus GamesThree 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 Contents 1 Organising committee 2 Invited countries 3 Sporting events 4 Closing concert 5 Venues 6 ReferencesOrganising committee editPresident 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 edit14 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 nbsp Afghanistan nbsp Australia nbsp Canada nbsp Denmark nbsp Estonia nbsp France nbsp Georgia nbsp Germany nbsp Iraq Did not participate nbsp Italy nbsp Netherlands nbsp New Zealand nbsp United Kingdom nbsp United StatesSporting events editAthletics aka track amp 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 nbsp Archery nbsp Driving competition nbsp Indoor rowing nbsp Paralympic athletics aka track amp field nbsp Paralympic swimming nbsp Powerlifting nbsp nbsp Road cycling Road para cycling nbsp Sitting volleyball nbsp Wheelchair basketball nbsp Wheelchair rugby 5 Closing concert editThe closing concert was broadcast on BBC Two hosted by Clare Balding and Greg James 6 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 7 8 9 Venues editThe following venues were used for Invictus 2014 Lee Valley Athletics Centre London Velopark Here East London Aquatics Centre Copper Box ArenaReferences edit Prince Harry launches Invictus Games for wounded vets USA Today 6 March 2014 Retrieved 6 March 2014 Adams Sam 6 March 2014 What are the Invictus Games Daily Mirror Retrieved 6 March 2014 Prince Harry launches Invictus Games for soldiers Zee News 6 March 2014 Retrieved 6 March 2014 Prince Harry launches sports event for wounded soldiers One News TVNZ 7 March 2014 Retrieved 12 March 2014 Prince Harry Join me in cheering on these inspirational men and women London Evening Standard 12 May 2014 Retrieved 13 May 2014 Ringwood Shaun 14 September 2014 The Invictus Games Closing Concert on BBC Two tonight featuring Foo Fighters Kaiser Chiefs Ellie Goulding amp Diversity Scunthorpe Telegraph Local World Archived from the original on 17 September 2014 Retrieved 15 September 2014 Invictus Games go out on a high with Foo Fighters Ellie Goulding and more Digital Spy 14 September 2014 Archived from the original on 22 February 2015 Retrieved 15 September 2014 Paine Andre 15 September 2014 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 Retrieved 15 September 2014 McCormick Neil 15 September 2014 Invictus Games closing concert Olympic Park review heroic endeavour The Daily Telegraph Telegraph Media Group Retrieved 15 September 2014 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2014 Invictus Games amp oldid 1174780443, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
