Prince Harry’s Invictus Games Foundation has announced that it has partnered with ITV as the official UK broadcaster.
The Duke of Sussex is patron of the Games which he established in 2014 as an international adaptive multi-sport event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women.
The event allows both serving troops and veterans to compete as part of their recovery.
The foundational announced that nine daily highlight shows will be available on ITVX across the duration of the Games, which will include the Opening Ceremony music acts.
Prince Harry’s Invictus Games Foundation has announced that it has partnered with ITV as the official UK broadcaster
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The Foundation stated: “This exciting collaboration will bring the inspirational stories and extraordinary athleticism of the Games to audiences across the UK, celebrating the resilience and determination of wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans.”
The games, which promotes the power of recovery through sport, will feature over 500 competitors from 23 nations competing in adaptive sports ranging from wheelchair rugby to alpine skiing and will celebrate the strength of its participants.
Team UK Captain Steve ‘Hoops’ Hooper, who departs for Canada next Thursday, said on the official Invictus Games site: “Team UK is so excited to be going to Canada and knowing everyone at home can tune into ITV to watch the Invictus Games is brilliant news!
“We’re so proud to be representing our country.”
He added: “There’s a real buzz in the camp with departure just days away, and it means so much to know the nation is behind us and our family and friends won’t miss a thing!
“Everyone has worked so hard to get this far on their recovery journey.
“We promise lots of memorable moments for ITV audiences.”
Meghan Markle is thought to be set to join Prince Harry in Vancouver for the opening ceremony on February 8.
It is still unknown if Prince Archie, five, or Princess Lilibet, three will be in attendance.
The British Royal Family have not publicly supported the Invictus Games in recent years, with no members of the family have been confirmed to attend the 2025 events.
The games, which are now an independent organisation, separate from the Royal Family, are due to return to the UK in 2027, where it will come to Birmingham.
The event has been held in the UK once before, in London in 2014.
