Britain’s veterans minister hailed the way Israel honours its military veterans last night as injured UK servicemen and women spoke movingly of how taking part in an historic sporting event with their counterparts had transformed their lives. It came during the launch of the second Veteran Games and Conference organised....
Heroes of the third Veteran Games returned to the UK this week with tales of “miracles” after a week of building confidence, enhancing family bonds and making lifelong friends. Sixty-two wounded veterans returned from the event in where they competed in swimming, X-fit and shooting against each other and their overseas counterparts.
First held in 2019, this event will see 65 British wounded, sick and injured Armed Forces veterans travel abroad with their families where they will compete with their overseas counterparts who are battling identical challenges. The Veteran Games recognise the fundamental role played by sport and family in supporting the ongoing recovery....
