Overview

• Prince Harry delivered a heartfelt speech at the Invictus Games Closing Ceremony, emphasizing themes of healing, perseverance, and global unity among veterans and service personnel.
• The 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler introduced winter sports for the first time, with over 500 athletes from 23 nations participating in adaptive competitions.
• Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised the athletes' resilience and highlighted the enduring friendship between Canada and the United States during his remarks at the ceremony.
• Musical performances by Jelly Roll, Barenaked Ladies, and The War and Treaty brought emotional energy to the Closing Ceremony, with Jelly Roll paying tribute to the athletes as 'real heroes.'
• Prince Harry reaffirmed his commitment to the Invictus Games, pledging to continue the event as long as it is needed, with the next edition set for Birmingham, England, in 2027.