Birmingham to host 2027 Invictus Games
Birmingham will host the 2027 Invictus Games, beating Washington DC. The event, held every two years, will be hosted at the NEC and sees injured military personnel and veterans compete in various sports. This is the first time the games return to the UK since their debut in London in 2014.
Category
🗞
NewsTranscript
00:00Birmingham will host the 2027 Invictus Games beating Washington DC. The event
00:07held every two years will be hosted at the NEC and sees injured military
00:11personnel and veterans compete in various sports. This is the first time
00:16the games returned to the UK since their debut in London in 2014. The 26 million
00:22pound government-backed bid underscored Birmingham's military history including
00:26its role in treating injured personnel during the Afghanistan conflict. Despite
00:31financial challenges Birmingham City Council's sustainable delivery model
00:35ensures no financial burden. New sports like pickleball, laser run and eSports
00:40will debut in 2027. Helen Heliwell, chief executive of Invictus Games Birmingham
00:46emphasises the event's cohesive and sustainable approach benefiting
00:50communities nationwide. Hosting the games is set to underscore Birmingham's
00:55significant role in supporting the armed forces community.