Team Canada’s 35-person contingent is departing today for the 2022 United States Department of Defense Warrior Games taking place August 19 to 28 in Orlando, Florida, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

“I wish Team Canada luck and success at the 2022 Warrior Games. I know that Team Canada members will exhibit not only the power of sport, but the power of resilience. I applaud the team for its participation and its strength despite facing illness and injury. I thank members for continuing to inspire their peers and demonstrating the best of the Canadian Armed Forces as they continue along their journey of recovery at and beyond the Games.”

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence

“I applaud our Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members who will represent Canada at the Warrior Games this year. Participating in high-profile sports competitions require significant courage, resilience and camaraderie, which can be even more challenging when managing illness or injury. Team Canada athletes embody the very best to demonstrate the power of sport in recovery.”

General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff

“I am grateful to be the Head of Mission of Team Canada at the Warrior Games. It is inspiring to witness the perseverance and unity, not only of the 35 Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans representing this country, but also of their families and friends. They have been there for them since the beginning of their recovery journey, and now get to see them performing at their best, overcoming adversity and inspiring others in similar situations.”

Commodore Daniel Bouchard, Commander Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group

• Team Canada’s 35-person contingent includes 14 serving members and 21 Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), who acquired an illness or a physical or mental health injury while serving Canada.

• Participants from Team Canada will take part in all 11 sports featured at the 2022 Warrior Games: archery, cycling, field competition, indoor rowing, powerlifting, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair rugby.

• The more than 250 athletes competing at the 2022 Warrior Games will represent the CAF, the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations Command.

• This is the third participation of Canada in the Warrior Games. The 2022 Team Canada has taken part in a training camp held in Edmonton from July 11 to 15, 2022. Each athlete has also been linked with their coach and their chosen sports teams to be able to train as a team and support one another, regardless of location.

• The U.S. Department of Defense Warrior Games were established in 2010 and are held annually in the United States. They helped inspire Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, to create the Invictus Games. Both competitions are focused on the important role that sports can play in improving the lives of ill and injured armed forces members, Veterans, and their families.

• Using the transformative power of sport, recreation, and creative activities, Soldier On has supported more than 10,000 members since its inception in 2007, and remains committed to supporting Veterans and serving CAF members with permanent or chronic mental health or physical illness or injury adapt to their new normal and overcome their challenges.

Associated links

• Warrior Games
• Soldier On Website
• Team Canada Biographies
• Soldier On Facebook
• Soldier On Twitter
• Soldier On Instagram

Capt Stéphany Lura
Team Canada Public Affairs Officer
Phone: 343-549-1815
Email: Stephany.Lura@forces.gc.ca

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-904-3333
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