How Alexia Vlahos Was Saved By Sport
Alexia Vlahos is lifting increasingly heavy weights at her local gym in Brisbane, preparing to compete in powerlifting and athletics at Invictus Games Sydney 2018. “Sport is my saviour, it has brought me inspiration and the power to heal.”
Buddies in battle move forward through sport
Stories from the battlefield are a huge part of the lives of all competitors at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, and the story of camaraderie between Dutch competitors Luuk Veltink and Marc van de Kuilen is extraordinary.
Afghanistan’s sitting volleyball team lifted by the locals
The Afghanistan sitting volleyball team won the majority of the crowd’s support during the pool competition at the Genea Netball Centre today, despite not winning a pool match.
Helicopter triggers emotional scenes at wheelchair tennis
He grabbed his teammate by the shoulders and pulled their foreheads together in an emotional display of camaraderie.
Quotes of the day – Monday 22 October 2018
Monday was the first day of competition at Sydney Olympic Park with the indoor rowing, wheelchair tennis and sitting volleyball events all in action.
Students test their skills and demonstrate the Invictus spirit
Hundreds of students have arrived at Sydney Olympic Park for the Invictus Games school workshops.
Aussie charity Legacy, helps a family through their toughest ordeal
Invictus Games Sydney 2018 founding partner Legacy hosted a large picnic for members and beneficiaries near Farm Cove, overlooking the sailing competition with a picturesque view of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Travadon leads by example off and on the bike
Unlike many competitors at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover, who are forced to leave the military because of their injuries, David Travadon remained with the French army to train other deminers.
Injury won’t stop Tynka swimming for father
Poland’s Jakub Tynka injured himself in the road cycling and was helped by teammates. He will still contest the swimming in honour for his late father who was a champion swimmer.
O’Connell’s life is far from finished
One year after being discharged one year later she was having a fantastic day one of competition at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover.