Prince Harry is showing his support for Invictus Games athletes after this year, the event was postponed to the year 2021. The Olympic-style multi-sport competition for injured veterans — which was founded by Harry — was originally scheduled to take place May 9 and May 16 in The Hague, Netherlands, but was delayed a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. On June 10, the Invictus Games Foundation released a video of a virtual conversation by the Duke of Sussex has participated in 13 of May with the participation of international speakers, panelists and participants from around 20 nations involved with the Games.
“I hope that all the nations, competitors, and family and friends are coping well and support each other through this time.”
While Harry kept things short and sweet, he had an uplifting message for the athletes who were to participate. “This conversation is all about sharing the Invictus spirit, and is even more relevant now, as we’re going to have to face up to new challenges and to adapt our lives,” Harry began. “I hope that all the nations, competitors, and family and friends are coping well and support each other through this time and know that you’ll be showing that resilience, which is so central to the Invictus community . . . I really look forward to a time when we can meet again.”
See Harry’s message in its entirety in the video above, the 6:00 mark.
