Quotes of the day – Wednesday 24th October
Quotes of the day from Wednesday, 24th October.
Thorpe thanks volunteers, ‘the face of the Games’
Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe believes our sporting champions should not be judged on the medals they win, but the legacy they create by giving back to their sport and their communities.
Life-changing moment for Canada’s Dave Innes
Canada’s Dave Innes describes making his Invictus Games debut as a life-changing moment.
The power of volunteering
The Invictus Games Sydney 2018 has today celebrated the amazing contribution of volunteers and the power of volunteering, with Olympic legend Ian Thorpe OAM addressing a crowd of “yellow-brigade” volunteers who have given up their time to ensure the success of these Games.
Special Surprise For Powerlifters As Their Families Present Medals
Families were given the opportunity to present the medals to their loved ones at the women’s powerlifting event on Wednesday.
Around the grounds: “Australia has really embraced the Invictus Games.”
On day five of competition featuring powerlifting, wheelchair rugby and swimming finals, fans had their say on the atmosphere around Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover.
Wheelchair rugby: a ‘godsend’ for Australian veteran Trudi Lines
Australian wheelchair rugby player Trudi Lines says the sport has been a ‘godsend’ for her recovery.
Cakes 4 Casualties aid recovery
Kath Ryan is a four times Invictus Games veteran of a different kind. Known as The Cake Lady, Ryan started the UK registered charity, Cakes 4 Casualties, nine years ago after a chance meeting
Quotes of the Day – Tuesday 23 October 2018
Quotes of the Day from Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at Sydney Olympic Park on Tuesday.
Crowd roar for every nation at the powerlifting
Spectators were on their feet roaring for the unconquered competitors from every nation in the powerlifting competition at Invictus Games Sydney 2018