In Lviv, during the All-Ukrainian Invictus Games for Ukrainian veterans and service personnel, Prince Harry personally offered his support. He watched the wheelchair rugby competitions and spoke with the participants. His visit was reported by the head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration, Maksym Kozytskyi.
According to the regional head, Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games in 2014 and this year has come to Ukraine to support the Defenders for whom sports competitions have become an important part of rehabilitation after injury.
About 500 participants from different regions of Ukraine registered for the All-Ukrainian Invictus Games in Lviv. Based on the results of the events, a national team of 60 veterans and service personnel will be formed to represent Ukraine at the international Invictus Games in Birmingham in 2027.
The wheelchair basketball and rugby competitions took place at the Lviv Regional Children and Youth Sports School, which, under a regional programme, has been fully adapted to the needs of people with disabilities, making it inclusive.
The head of Lviv region thanked Prince Harry for the attention he has shown to Ukrainian soldiers, for his support, and for his friendly relations with our country.