The annual competition was set to take place in the Netherlands last spring but was postponed due to the virus anddue to take placethis year from May 29 to June 5. They will now kick off in the Hague, Netherlands, in Spring 2022.
“To the key workers on the frontlines in the battle against the pandemic, we are with you,” Harry and his friends say in the video. “And when the world is ready, we will compete with all we have, with all we are.”
“For now, we are continuing to plan programming, opportunities to connect safely during the foreseeable future, and ways to infuse the spirit of Invictus in your own communities over the coming year. We’re excited to share more soon.”
The inspiring games are remembered often not for who wins or loses but the spirit of competitiveness and respect and love between those who take part. Clearly, in light of COVID-19 restrictions, those outward displays of comradeship will not be possible this year. The organizers confirmed in a statement that the decision was taken in part “to avoid current social distancing measures that would otherwise negatively impact the recovery journey of its competitors.”
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