The Invictus Games 2014 - Thread

[Steve Foster]

Just watching the opening ceremony on BBC1. Didn't know anything about the events or games.

Inspired by the US Warrior Games

Made up of service men and women from all over the world that have been injured in action in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The sheer bravery and determination is just incredible.

'You tell an injured Royal Marine Commando 'you can't do that' and he'll say 'you watch me''

Am feeling quite emotional ! As for Prince Harry who inspired the games - have to say he has gone up in my estimation, big time.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

I don't often do flag waving or royal praising, but that was pretty emotional stuff.

Well played all concerned

 

[shaolinpunk]

They're all heroes.

I also have a lot of time for Prince Harry - he seems incredibly down to earth and that he'd genuinely rather spend his life in the military than bothering with the whole royal engagement stuff

 

[essbee]

I'm off to watch the seated volleyball on Sunday at the games.

 

[somerset]

...I had the extra enjoyment of watching my daughter and her husband in the arena,... spotted both doing their bit.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

Red arrows flew past my house earlier. Assume they were doing a fly past for the opening ceremony.

Have to say I'm fairly impressed by Harry. He seems to be a half decent bloke.

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

Harry seemed quite emotional at the end of his speech during the opening ceremony. Top man. He is most definitely a soldiers soldier.

 

[Raleigh Chopper]

Reporter on the news to Harry, "you do realise that Kate being pregnant again sets you back in line for thr throne"
Harry, " Good"
I have always thought he was alright.

 

[Nibble]

He goes up in my estimation every time I hear him speak, which isn't often but I like him

 

[Goldstone1976]

Harry is a top bloke.

Whether one agrees or disagrees with the ways in which the athletes got their injuries, one has to admire the bravery and determination of the individuals. Good luck to them all.

 

[Lovecake]

Just watching the opening ceremony on BBC1. Didn't know anything about the events or games.

Inspired by the US Warrior Games

Made up of service men and women from all over the world that have been injured in action in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The sheer bravery and determination is just incredible.

'You tell an injured Royal Marine Commando 'you can't do that' and he'll say 'you watch me''

Am feeling quite emotional ! As for Prince Harry who inspired the games - have to say he has gone up in my estimation, big time.

What time was it on? Can't find it anywhere on iPlayer.

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting two of the competitors for Britain in London the other day. Both were archers and they were both incredibly proud to be part of the games. It's a brilliant idea and as a lot of people have said it's quite emotional watching such brave people competing so hard depsite their injuries.

 

[Steve Foster]

What time was it on? Can't find it anywhere on iPlayer.

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting two of the competitors for Britain in London the other day. Both were archers and they were both incredibly proud to be part of the games. It's a brilliant idea and as a lot of people have said it's quite emotional watching such brave people competing so hard depsite their injuries.

Was on the One Show, BBC1 7pm tonight. Will be on over the next 4 days.

 

[Steve Foster]

On BBC2

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Does make you think about moaning regarding a cr@p day at work or quite irrelevant daily complaints. These guys really DID have a bad day at the office.

The effort put in by all competitors is superb.

 

[This is me]

Does make you think about moaning regarding a cr@p day at work or quite irrelevant daily complaints.

The effort put in by all competitors is superb.

Quite. Wheelchair rugby! Madness, but looks fun?

 

[shaolinpunk]

http://invictusgames.org/competitors/

The website lists all the competitors and what happened to them.

There's a category of competition for people with psychological disorders such as PTSD; didn't occur to me that would be covered too. War changes people in a number of ways