In front of an audience of 6,500 people HRH Prince Harrys brainchild the Invictus Games got underway with a moving and uplifting opening ceremony. Showcasing the best of Britains ceremonial troops and inspiring stories from our wounded, injured and sick personnel, the ceremony also included a few surprise moments. The event was opened by the Band of Her Majestys Royal Marines Collingwood, Royal Marines Band, The Band of the Irish Guards, and the Central Band of the RAF who played the national anthem and fanfare as the RAF Aerobatic Display Team, The Red Arrows, performed a fly past in their distinctive red Hawk jets. On giant screens the audience was shown videos of wounded service personnel overcoming adversity, moving from despair to success through the medium of sport. In a surprise broadcast on big screens in the Olympic Park, First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, gave a special message to all the athletes. Before declaring the Games open, HRH Prince Harry said there was one thing that all the service athletes shared: sport. He said: Sport has been a vehicle for their recovery allowing them to channel their passion into what can be achieved rather than what cant. No longer are these inspiring young men and women defined by their injuries but as athletes, competitors and teammates. He ensured everyone that lives will be changed this weekend before declaring the Games open.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:22:11 +0000
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