Enduring spirit celebrated at Invictus Games closing ceremony
The Hon Matt Keogh MP
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Minister for Defence Personnel
Once again Team Australia has done us proud on the world stage, inspiring the nation throughout the week long Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada.
The Invictus Games is an international, adaptive multi-sports competition for current and former serving military personnel who have been wounded, injured or become ill during their military service.
Over the past week, the 33 Team Australia members competed in both individual and team sports, including alpine skiing, snowboarding, indoor rowing, biathlon, nordic skiing, sitting volleyball, skeleton, swimming, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair curling and wheelchair rugby.
Our competitors pushed themselves to new limits, celebrating personal bests and making clear that they’re not defined by their injuries.
The Australian team is supported by the Australian Defence Force and Invictus Australia.
The next Invictus Games will be held in Birmingham, United Kingdom in 2027.
Media note
Competitor biographies are online at www.defence.gov.au/invictusgames
Imagery of the Closing Ceremony is available at https://images.defence.gov.au/S20250281
Media contact
Stephanie Mathews (Minister Keogh’s Office): 0407 034 485
DVA Media: media.team@dva.gov.au
SQNLDR Amanda Scott (Head of Public Affairs, Team Australia): +61 422 608 291
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling provides 24/7 free confidential crisis support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families on 1800 011 046 or the Open Arms website. Safe Zone Support provides anonymous counselling on 1800 142 072. Defence All-Hours Support Line provides support for ADF personnel on 1800 628 036 or the Defence Health Portal. Defence Member and Family Helpline provides support for Defence families on 1800 624 608