The Duke of Sussex, Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, announced that the bid for the Invictus Games 2025 has been awarded to Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, presented by ATCO and Boeing. These Games will be the first to incorporate winter adaptive sports, in addition to some of the core sports from previous Invictus Games. True Patriot Love is partnering with the Governmen
t of Canada, the Government of British Columbia, and First Nations in Vancouver and Whistler to ensure the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will be the most innovative and accessible Games to date. The Invictus Games 2025 Vancouver Whistler, held from February 8-16, 2025 will bring together over 500 competitors from up to 25 nations to compete in adaptive sports, including the new winter sports: Alpine Skiing and Snowboard, Nordic Skiing, Biathlon, Skeleton and Wheelchair Curling, in addition to the core Invictus Games sports of Indoor Rowing, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Basketball. Vancouver and Whistler were selected as the host cities by the Invictus Games Foundation following a competitive bid process. The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will be held on the unceded territories of the Lil̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 are working closely to ensure they respond to Canada’s Truth & Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and ensure Indigenous protocols are respected in all aspects of the Games. Events will be held across Vancouver and Whistler in February 2025. True Patriot Love Foundation has worked closely with governments at all levels in preparing the bid and is delighted to have the full support and engagement of the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, and the municipalities of Vancouver and Whistler. True Patriot Love is Canada’s Foundation for the military community, working to support military members, Veterans, and their families at every stage of their journey. True Patriot Love advocates for the needs of military members and Veterans and ensures resources are directed where they are needed most. The organization is thrilled to continue the tradition of Canada hosting successful Games, such as the Invictus Games Toronto 2017, which draw inspirational competitors from around the world, and to ensure we support all those who have been wounded, injured, or become ill through their time in the military through the inspirational power of sport and the Invictus Games.
