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Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Cindy Chawner. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

Daredevil grandmother makes games debut

17/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 587 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

During snowboarding competitions, you’ll typically find Cindy Chawner at the bottom of a slope waiting for her youngest daughter, Mia,

Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitors Callan McLean, right, and Jake Christie dive into the pool during a training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Invictus reignites sailor’s passion

14/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 591 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Bilateral cartilage issues in both knees and multiple musculoskeletal injuries prematurely ended Callan McLean’s naval career and recreational sporting pursuits

Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Alexander Gair. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Inspiring others at Invictus Games

14/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 645 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Alexander Gair is mighty proud of his 20-year career with the Australian Army. CAPTION: Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Alexander

Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia captains, Caz Gladysz and Doug Griffiths proudly wear the new team polo shirt. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Invictus team captains named

10/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1077 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Former ADF personnel Doug Griffiths and Kaz Gladysz have been named team Australia co-captains for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025,

The Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitors receive the new team polo shirt during a uniform unveiling event at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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New Invictus uniform a symbol of connection

10/12/202410/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1167 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, Invictus Games

Loss of connection has been an issue for some of the 33 members of Team Australia heading to Invictus Games

Team Australia's Ben Owens, right, moves past Jamie Adam Smyth during a wheelchair rugby training session in preparation for the Warrior Games 2024. Story by Flying Officer Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Ready to tackle wheelchair rugby at Warrior Games

21/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1165 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games, Warrior Games

Ask Ben Owens which event he’s looking forward to most at the upcoming 2024 Warrior Games and he’ll give you

Flight Sergeant Nathan King, an Air Force Aircraft Technician from 37 Squadron, at his workstation, RAAF Base Richmond. Story by John Noble. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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Pushing through the pain

05/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 860 Views 0 Comments International Day of People with Disability, Invictus Games, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

International Day of People with Disability Even the toughest physical setbacks can’t quell the careers of those passionate about their

Master Corporal James Gendron, from the Canadian Armed Forces, was gifted Hoppy the koala by the Australian Army in 2009, as a thank you for piping at a ramp ceremony for serviceman Andrew Hopkins following his death in Afghanistan. Story by Belinda Barker. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Andrew Dakin.

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Fallen Australian inspires Team Canada

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3460 Views 1 Comment 7th Battalion RAR, Afghanistan, Invictus Games

Corporal Mathew Ricky Andrew Hopkins of the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2009

Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia competitors enter the stadium during the Invictus Games 2023 closing ceremony at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Invictus Games 2023 all wrapped up

18/09/202318/09/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1397 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games, Invictus Games 2023

After seven days of competition, displaying hope, resilience and camaraderie among more than 500 international competitors, Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023

Invictus Games Team Australia competitors and staff enter the stadium during the opening ceremony at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Cheering start to Invictus Games

12/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 958 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Invictus Games

The sixth international Invictus Games for wounded, injured and ill, serving and former-serving military personnel has kicked off with a

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Colleen Swifte disembarks a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A at Düsseldorf Airport, Germany. Story by Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Invictus athletes touch down in Germany

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1133 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Invictus Games, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport

A touching welcome greeted Team Australia as it touched down in Düsseldorf in readiness for the sixth Invictus Games, which

Lenny Redrose has been named Team Australia’s flag-bearer for the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 opening ceremony. Story by Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Invictus Games flag-bearer ‘over the moon’

05/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 978 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Governor-General, Invictus Games

Lenny Redrose has been announced as Team Australia’s flag-bearer for Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023. CAPTION: Lenny Redrose has been named Team

Invictus Games Team Australia competitor Xavier Green at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen NSW. Story by Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Camaraderie calls

01/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 938 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Invictus Games

For father of two and former Australian Army Bushmaster crew commander Xavier Green, it will be a matter of switching

Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia competitor Able Seaman Cooper Blackwood at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen NSW. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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On the road to recovery

01/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 908 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Invictus Games

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Cooper Blackwood fractured and dislocated his C5 C6 vertebrae in a diving accident while holidaying with

Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia competitor Danielle Hale at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen NSW. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Tackling her fears

30/08/202303/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1005 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, assistance dogs, Invictus Games

Three broken ribs might have derailed most people’s Invictus Games preparation, but not Danielle Hale. CAPTION: Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia

Invictus Games Team Australia competitor James Barker at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen NSW. Story by Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Feeling like a winner already

29/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 973 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Invictus Games

The Invictus Games are about much more than just sport. The event captures hearts, encourages mateship and uncovers tenacity and

Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia competitor Able Seaman Jamie McGlinchey at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen NSW. Story by Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Stubbornness shakes off the shackles

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1282 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Invictus Games

Able Seaman Jamie McGlinchey counts one of his greatest achievements as making the Australian Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 team. CAPTION: Invictus

Invictus Games Team Australia competitor Former Army Craftsman Erin Brigden at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen NSW. Story by Tina Langridge. Photos by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Finally putting herself first

25/08/202303/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1191 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Invictus Games

Erin Brigden’s primary motivation for taking part in Invictus Games Düsseldorf is deeply personal. CAPTION: Invictus Games Team Australia competitor Former