You are the pride of the Polish Army and the Republic. Thank you for your open hearts and your will to fight. athletics has the power to change the world, change this planet – said Deputy Minister of defence Stanisław Wąątek at a gathering with players who took part in Invictus Games. The most celebrated veteran sports competitions were held in Canada, and Poles returned with six medals.
Deputy Minister Stanislaw Wzątek invited the contestants who participated in February 2025 to the Ministry of Defence. Invictus Games in Canada. Poland The squad formed 19 veterans injured on missions and wounded soldiers during service in the country.
He who overcomes himself is the top warrior, invictus, or invincible. You are the top warriors, you are invincible. You can fight adversity, but you can besides fight competitors in sports competition. You are showing the top fortitude, the will to fight and win," said Stanisław Wzątek, Undersecretary of State in the MON. The Deputy Minister congratulated the players on their athletic attitude, and besides thanked the trainers, doctors, rehabilitationists who contributed to their success. He besides thanked the manager of the Veteran Centre, Colonel Katarzyna Rałdowska, for making the facility he runs a real home for veterans.
Power in the Family
Deputy Minister of Takes reminded the thought accompanying the IG Games that medals are not the most crucial ones, but the participation itself in this event. During the competition in Vancouver and Whistler, Polish players scored six discsEven though any of them have not previously practiced winter sports. Lieutenant-Rez. Sebastian Starostka reached for gold in downhill skiing and bronze in the Skeleton. A similar-colour puck won in the second competition Captain Peter Maletka. Another 3 medals were added by St. Chor. in St. Rest. Rafał Korzenewski: silver in cross-country skiing and silver and brown in indoor rowing (for 1 and 4 minutes).
Film: MON
To the IG Medallists Deputy Minister of Takes, he presented commemorative statues of MON. He besides asked players to tell about their participation in these competitions.
– It was a immense honor that I was selected for the IG team. We represented Poland well. In Vancouver, our beautiful adventure began. In a friendly atmosphere, we discovered British Colombia and competed. Emotions that accompanied us will stay with us for the remainder of our lives," said young chor. Adam Lewkowski. His teammate, Captain Piotr Maletka, as he said, for the first time in his life he ran down a sled track with his head down at about 100 km/h. – It was a wonderful adventure and large emotions – he assured. Another St. Chor medalist in St. Rest. Rafał Korzenewski admitted that he was standing on the podium thanks to cheering his teammates. – These are medals for my family, and you are my household – he turned to the another players.
Sports bug
The organizer of the Invictus Games competition was the IG foundation founded by a associate of the British royal household Prince Harry, who invited over 500 veterans from 23 countries to compete in sports. Participation in these professions is besides a form of therapy for many of themand sports by rehabilitation.
– I haven't said the last word yet, I intend to proceed training and effort to qualify for the next edition of the games. I besides encourage veteran colleagues to do this – the sergeant announces. Simon Mutwicki. Playing sports is besides going to proceed plut. Andrzej Kuciński. athletics has become an integral part of my life. I'm preparing for a marathon start now, says the CO.
The coordinator of the Polish sports team's participation in the Invictus Games global competition was Veteran Centre for Activities outside the State Borders, the strategical partner of the Polish Armed Forces Group, and the media patron of "Army Poland". Another IG competition will be held in 2027 in Birmingham, UK.
