Brigadier-General Mark Misener, Commander of the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group and Head of Mission for Team Canada, announced the list of 39 athletes who will represent Canada at the 2019 United States of America Department of Defense Warrior Games June 21 to 30 in Tampa, Florida.

“The serving members and veterans who have been selected to be a part of Team Canada personify resiliency and determination. Although rehabilitation and transition can be challenging, the power of sport has proven to be a tremendous source of inspiration and strength in recovery. Soldier On and the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group are proud to be supporting them on their road to the 2019 US Department of Defense Warrior Games, and beyond. Congratulations to all on being selected to represent Canada at this year’s Games!”

Brigadier-General Mark Misener, Commander Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group and Head of Mission for Team Canada

“Invictus Games Toronto 2017 is proud to build on the legacy ignited in Toronto and support our ill, injured, and wounded service members and veterans at the 2019 US Department of Defence Warrior Games. Similar to the Invictus Games, not only will the impact on the lives of those taking part be tremendous, but the Games will inspire many more to use sport in their recovery. Best of luck to all those selected to represent Canada in Tampa!”

Michael Burns, CEO Invictus Games Toronto 2017

• The 2019 Warrior Games are being held in Tampa, Florida, June 21 to 30, 2019 and will feature 13 sports: archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball, indoor rowing, powerlifting, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, and golf.

• The 39 members of Team Canada, comprised of 22 serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces and 17 veterans, will be competing alongside more than 300 competitors from six allied nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

• The Warrior Games, established in 2010, helped inspire His Royal Highness Prince Harry to create the Invictus Games. Both competitions are focused on the important role that sport can play in improving the lives of ill and injured armed forces members, veterans, and their families.

• The Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group is a newly created formation that delivers professional, personalized, and standardized casualty support and transition services to Canadian Armed Forces members and their families. This enables a seamless transition and enhanced wellbeing, with special attention provided to ill and injured personnel, their families, and the families of the deceased. One of the Transition Group’s most successful programs, inherited from its predecessor the Joint Personnel Support Unit, is Soldier On.

• The Canadian Armed Forces’ Soldier On Program has supported nearly 5,000 members since its inception more than 12 years ago, and remains committed to supporting serving members and veterans with a permanent mental or physical injury to adapt to their new normal and overcome their challenges.

Associated links

• Team Canada Biographies and Photos
• Team Canada – Warrior Games 2019
• Team Canada Flickr
• Warrior Games
• Soldier On Website
• Soldier On Facebook
• Soldier On Twitter
• Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca

Lt(N) Kelly Boyden
Team Canada Warrior Games 2019 Public Affairs Officer
Phone: 613-797-2130
Email: Kelly.Boyden@forces.gc.ca