South Korea will host the Invictus Games, the global sporting event for wounded veterans, in 2029, marking the first time the event will take place in Asia.
According to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs on July 20, the Invictus Games Foundation announced that Daejeon, South Korea, has been selected as the host city for the 9th Invictus Games, scheduled for October 2029, following a unanimous decision by its board.
Daejeon triumphed over competing cities, including San Diego, California, and Aalborg, Denmark, in a competitive selection process.
The Invictus Games Foundation praised the collaborative efforts of the central and local governments, as well as the veterans' community, in systematically preparing for the event with a shared goal of recovery and rehabilitation for wounded veterans.
The foundation also expressed hope that South Korea's cultural influence and the significance of being the first Asian host will lead to a new chapter for the Invictus Games and increased participation from the region.
The Invictus Games were founded in 2014 by Prince Harry to support the physical, psychological, and social recovery of wounded veterans through sports.
The 2029 event is expected to attract over 3,000 participants, including around 550 wounded veteran athletes from 26 countries and 1,100 family members.
The Ministry of Veterans Affairs expressed its intention to bid for the 2029 event during the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany. In December of the previous year, Daejeon was selected as one of the final three candidate cities, alongside San Diego and Aalborg.
Following a local inspection in February, the submission of the bid application in May, and a competitive presentation last month, Kwon Oh-eul, the Minister of Veterans Affairs, participated in the presentation held in London, where he outlined South Korea's commitment and capabilities to host the event.
Since its inception in London in 2014, the Invictus Games have been held in North America, including the United States and Canada, as well as in Europe, including Germany and the Netherlands, and Australia. The next event in 2027 will be hosted in Birmingham, England.
Kwon Oh-eul stated, "The selection of Daejeon as the host city for the 2029 Invictus Games is a historic achievement, as it will be the first time this stage honoring the indomitable spirit of wounded veterans is held in Asia. The government will work closely with Daejeon City and the Korean Veterans Association to prepare for the best event ever, ensuring it serves as a platform for the rehabilitation, recovery, and solidarity of wounded veterans worldwide."
According to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs on July 20, the Invictus Games Foundation announced that Daejeon, South Korea, has been selected as the host city for the 9th Invictus Games, scheduled for October 2029, following a unanimous decision by its board.
Daejeon triumphed over competing cities, including San Diego, California, and Aalborg, Denmark, in a competitive selection process.
The Invictus Games Foundation praised the collaborative efforts of the central and local governments, as well as the veterans' community, in systematically preparing for the event with a shared goal of recovery and rehabilitation for wounded veterans.
The foundation also expressed hope that South Korea's cultural influence and the significance of being the first Asian host will lead to a new chapter for the Invictus Games and increased participation from the region.
The Invictus Games were founded in 2014 by Prince Harry to support the physical, psychological, and social recovery of wounded veterans through sports.
The 2029 event is expected to attract over 3,000 participants, including around 550 wounded veteran athletes from 26 countries and 1,100 family members.
The Ministry of Veterans Affairs expressed its intention to bid for the 2029 event during the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany. In December of the previous year, Daejeon was selected as one of the final three candidate cities, alongside San Diego and Aalborg.
Following a local inspection in February, the submission of the bid application in May, and a competitive presentation last month, Kwon Oh-eul, the Minister of Veterans Affairs, participated in the presentation held in London, where he outlined South Korea's commitment and capabilities to host the event.
Since its inception in London in 2014, the Invictus Games have been held in North America, including the United States and Canada, as well as in Europe, including Germany and the Netherlands, and Australia. The next event in 2027 will be hosted in Birmingham, England.
Kwon Oh-eul stated, "The selection of Daejeon as the host city for the 2029 Invictus Games is a historic achievement, as it will be the first time this stage honoring the indomitable spirit of wounded veterans is held in Asia. The government will work closely with Daejeon City and the Korean Veterans Association to prepare for the best event ever, ensuring it serves as a platform for the rehabilitation, recovery, and solidarity of wounded veterans worldwide."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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