The Invictus Games is an international adaptive multi-sport event, created by Prince Harry, in which wounded, injured or sick armed services personnel and their associated veterans take part in sports including wheelchair basketball,sitting volleyball, and indoor rowing. Named after Invictus, Latin for "undefeated", the purpose of the event is how the power of sport could help wounded warriors physically, psychologically and socially.

The first Invictus Games took place in March 2014 at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Parkin London, United Kingdom. The opening ceremony was attended by Prince Harry, then-Prime Minister David Cameron, and Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark among others. 

The second games opened on 8 May 2016 at Walt Disney World, near Orlando, Florida, United States. The opening ceremony was attended by Prince Harry, First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, former U.S. President George W. Bush and many other dignitaries. The 2017 games were held in September in Toronto, Canada.

The 2018 games will be held from 20-27 October in Sydney, Australia. The 2020 games are scheduled to be held in The Hague, Netherlands. 

Invited Countriesfor Invictus Games Sydney 2018 are Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States. 

Afghanistan has been represented at previous games by teams of less than 10 competitors but compete enthusiastically and proudly nonetheless. Last year in Toronto, Afghanistan’s team won its first medals, a silver and bronze and were presented the “Best Team” award for 2017.

For the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, eight Afghan wounded warriors were selected to represent their country from a field of more than 40 competitors at NATO’s Resolute Support headquarters during the national qualifier. The Afghan competitors who will advance to Sydney include: Aba Jan, Abdul Hanan, Abdul Waheed, Abdul Wali, Aminullah, Ryaz, Saifurahman and Sohail.

The quota of 5 as Nations Guest has been determined based on Afghanistan’s current team size to support and cheer them during competitions. The following privileges have been recently included for all Nations Games Guests:

General admission seating for all sporting sessions including Prime Event Access (PEA) sessions – i.e. Finals for Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Sitting Volleyball; Access to Opening Ceremony; and Access to Closing Ceremony.

Access to the above events will require a complimentary ticket to be presented on entry. Accreditation itself will not provide access to Prime Event Access (PEA) sessions, Opening Ceremony or Closing Ceremony. 

Access to Hospitality will remain a buy-in for Nations at $250 per day and include breakfast, lunch, afternoon refreshments/snacks and beverages. Hospitality will conclude each day at approximately 6pm. Australian International Military Games (AIMG) is solely responsible for organizing the Invictus Games Sydney 2018.

Afghan Media based in Australia (particularly in Sydney) and beyond can get accredited via the following link: https://www.invictusgames2018.org/invictus-games-2018/media-centre/media-accreditation-application-form