Wounded veterans of war are taking part in the second Invictus Games, held at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Participants have travelled from countries, such as Australia, Canada, the United States and the UK, and will compete in sporting events including archery, cycling and rowing over a period of five days.
Founded by Prince Harry, with the strong support by US First Lady Michelle Obama, the Paralympic-style event has been hailed as the only international adaptive sporting event for injured active and veteran service members. The first Invictus Games took place in 2014 at the Olympic Park, London.
Michael Yule celebrates after winning the Lightweight Power Lifting gold during the Invictus Games in Orlando, FloridaCarlo Allegri/ Reuters
Named after Invictus, which is Latin for unconquered or undefeated, the games celebrates and honours the service of veterans to their respective countries. It also gives the opportunity for those taking part to use sport as a healing tool to recover from physical and mental trauma.
The 2016 Invictus Games is being held from the 8-12 May. IBTimesUK takes a look at some of the sporting events that have taken place so far:
A woman with an image of Wonder Woman on her prosthetic leg walks off the stage during the medal presentation ceremonies for the indoor rowing during the Invictus Games Carlo Allegri/ReutersPrince Harry speaks with Sean Pollock of the UK as they watch a sitting volleyball game during the Invictus Games in Orlando, FloridaCarlo Allegri/ReutersTrumpeters play the Star Spangled Banner during the opening ceremonies of the Invictus Games in Orlando FloridaCarlo Allegri/ReutersService dog Kai is pictured with SST August O'Niell as they take part in the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Orlando FloridaCarlo Allegri/ReutersA patriotic spectator watches the indoor rowing competition during the Invictus Games in Orlando, FloridaCarlo Allegri/ReutersNicolas Meunier (Canada) shoots during Archery Finals at the Invictus Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesA competitor rows during the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 Rowing Finals at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesSpectators wave a flag as they watch the indoor rowing competition during the Invictus Games in Orlando, FloridaCarlo Allegri/ReutersChristine Gauthier of Canada celebrates winning gold for indoor rowing during the Invictus Games in Orlando, FloridaCarlo Allegri/ ReutersFormer US President George W Bush fist bumps wounded Master Sergeant Israel Del Toro Jr on stage during the Symposium on Invisible Wounds at the Invictus Games in Orlando FloridaCarlo Allegri/ReutersNerys Peace of UK shows off her Silver medal at the Women's Heavyweight powerlifting finals at the Invictus Games in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaScott Iskowitz/Getty ImagesUS First Lady Michelle Obama takes part in the opening ceremonies of the Invictus Games in Orlando, FloridaCarlo Allegri/ReutersLea Thiim of Denmark celebrates winning gold at indoor rowing during the Invictus Games in Orlando, FloridaCarlo Allegri/ReutersHeidi Villa (R) of Denmark hugs teammate Lea Thiim who gives the thumbs up as she celebrates winning gold at indoor rowing during the Invictus Games in Orlando, FloridaCarlo Allegri/ReutersCompetitors warm up during Cycling Finals sessions at the Invictus Games in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesPrince Harry laughs during the medal presentation ceremonies for the indoor rowing during the Invictus Games in Orlando, FloridaCarlo Allegri/ReutersCompetitors Luc Martin (Canada) and Chasity Kuczer (USA) hug after the Archery Finals at the Invictus Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesSean Gaffney of UK waits to receive the gold medal for the Men's Heavyweight Powerlifting finals at the Invictus Games in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaScott Iskowitz/Getty ImagesCompetitor Chasity Kuczer (USA) shoots during the Archery Finals at the Invictus Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesItaly supporters cheer during the Archery Finals at the Invictus Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesMorgan Freeman takes part in the opening ceremonies of the Invictus Games in Orlando FloridaCarlo Allegri/ReutersCompetitors race during Cycling Finals sessions at the Invictus Games in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesFans cheer during Cycling Finals sessions at the Invictus Games in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesCompetitors cheer during Cycling Finals sessions at the Invictus Games in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesFabio Tomasulo (Italy) shoots during Archery Finals at the Invictus Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesA competitor rows during the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 Rowing Finals at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/ Getty ImagesCompetitors celebrate during the medals ceremony at the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 Rowing Finals at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesA competitor wearing a logo contact lens at the road cycling event during the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FloridaChris Jackson/Getty ImagesCompetitors celebrate during the awards presentation of the Cycling Finals sessions at the Invictus Games in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesGareth Peterson (UK) gestures during Archery Finals at the Invictus Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesSarah Travis (Canada) shoots during Archery Finals at the Invictus Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesA competitor rows during the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 Rowing Finals at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/ Getty ImagesPrince Harry is presented with orange cloggs by the Dutch Team Captain Rahmon Zondervan during a reception for the Invictus Games Foundation at the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FloridaChris Jackson/Getty ImagesPrince Harry greets competitors during Cycling Finals sessions at the Invictus Games in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty ImagesCompetitors race during Cycling Finals sessions at the Invictus Games in Lake Buena Vista, FloridaGerardo Mora/Getty Images
