As all eyes turn toward the 2017 Invictus Games, which will be held in Toronto with The Royal Canadian Legion as one of the sponsors, the results and stories from the 2016 games are pouring in.
Game of Thrones star Charles Dance, who played Tywin Lannister on the show, was involved in an effort by ESPN to recap the games and pay tribute to the athletes. View the video here.
Dance’s narration touched on the main themes of the games. “Unconquered by the consequences of marching into harm’s way, we can still seize the day,” he said. “Side by side with our fellow soldiers whose burdens we feel and grief we share for the fallen we loved and remember. We are all more mind than matter, more substance than form, and life will never leave us with no course through the storm.
“We do this by decree of the warrior’s code, to defy the indifferent hand of fate and fight on,” he concluded. “May our hearts never fail to give this command, and may we always rise to obey it.”
The Games brought together more than 500 competitors from 15 countries and featured 11 competitive events. Canada sent 28 athletes–both serving members and veterans–and ended up winning 22 medals.
[Photo courtesy of Canadian Military Family Magazine]
“Team Canada’s accomplishments at the Invictus Games are an inspiration to all Canadians,” said Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan. “Our Invictus athletes are the definition of hard work and determination, and serve as a source of pride for the entire country. Canada is excited to host the 2017 games and we look forward to welcoming brave women and men from around the world to Toronto next September.”
Prince Harry (right) and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pose with Canadian sledge hockey athletes and team Canada jerseys at the Mattamy Centre during Prince Harry’s visit to Toronto to promote the 2017 Invictus Games. [Invictus Games Toronto 2017 Facebook]
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