FOCUS
His injuries are obvious, but Jaroslaw Kurowski (POL) also shows a look of determination that reflects the journey and recovery of all the competitors at The Games.
TONE
Invictus Games is about recovering from injury, both mental and physical. This image starkly shows that most of the competitors are not able-bodied athletes – that each competes while facing different challenges.
SECURE
Abdul Hanan Fehrdus (AFG) is strapped to a platform while competing in shot-put.
CHOICE
Feelings of precision and accuracy as Siraj Muneer Abdullah (IRQ) selects an arrow.
SAVOUR
Team France enjoys a moment after a final race. The Invictus Games brings people together with a common goal of recovery, but also through joy and celebration.
READY
The Australia Men’s Wheelchair Rugby Team prepares for a match.
HONOUR
Mark Ormrod (GBR) and Garry Robinson (AUS) remain in the swimming pool to cheer for Joel Rodriguez (USA) who struggled to finish the race.
BOND
Edwin Vermetten (NL) supports and encourages doubles partner Paul Guest (GBR) during wheelchair tennis.
STRIVE
Each runner at a different moment in the race, a different moment of stride, reflects their unique physical challenges towards a shared goal of recovery.
RESTORE
The Invictus Games are not just for the competitors, but also for the families who have gone through so much in support their loved ones. The Games felt as restorative to them as to the competitors they were cheering.
STAND
Mike Kacer collapses after a race and reaches out to Paata Jibuti, who is also missing his left arm, for help to return to his feet.
THE BOW
Humility matched with strength as a competitor of the United Kingdom gracefully glides over the finish line.
