Prince Harry shares why Invictus games are as important as ever

Prince Harry.
(Getty Photo)Since ten years Prince Harry Co-created and launched the Invictus game to help injured or injured service personnel and veterans through sports.
And in a new interview Daily Show with JJ ChalmersThe Duke of Sussex dropped on Friday, February 14, sharing why he thinks the event is as important as his 11-year debut.
Harry, 40, told host Host Chalmers, “From the appearance, these games are always needed.” “Assuming or hope–these games may not be needed than those three years have helped everyone in There is nothing needed behind the conflict between Iraq and Afghanistan.”
The event has been growing since its first iteration in March 2014, with 400 competitors from 13 countries. In 2025, up to 550 people from more than 20 countries participated in the Invictus game, which took place in Vancouver and Whistler from February 8 to 16.
“I think now we’ve grown into 23 countries, even if you only have some form of conflict in competition with 5% of the game,” Harry explained.
The Duke added that his biggest focus was to keep the momentum going and continue to help women and women after the sporting event was over.

Prince Harry.
(Getty Photo)“I think one of the hardest things is worrying about … what will happen after the Olympics?” Harry added. “And, we’ve been talking about this amazing atmosphere we’ve created, these experiences, these memories are memories of a lifetime.”
Harry, who served in the British Armed Forces for 10 years, continued to talk about the importance of the sense of community and friendship established on Invictus Games, which continues in the daily lives of participants.
“I’m happy to know that many countries have implemented this post-game plan – these are again back moments to be able to talk about the game, talk about where you are now and continue with that community, and support and networking, as many of these partners are Really pay attention,” Harry said.
He continued: “It’s an amazing climax, but is everything back to the past? The answer is that I can’t guarantee it won’t. You can’t guarantee it won’t, nor it won’t itself, but we hope to start from the past ten days, Some of the experience they may have gained and some new support as well as their new stories and experiences’ VE is now part of it and they will be able to stick with it.”