As I’ve stated previously,
the Invictus Games aren’t just about those competing in the
sporting events. They’re about the families, spectators, coaches,
organizers, sponsors, and those behind the scenes too. Inspiration
is everywhere at Invictus and not just on the field. On Monday,
while watching the mens’ Powerlifting finals, seven-year-old Rio
Woolf was treated to a big…
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry to officially launch Heads Together campaign
11th May 2016
When the video featuring the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry introducing their Heads
Together campaign was released a few weeks ago, it took over social
media and the world. The next leg of this journey to end the
stigmatization of mental health forever is…
Princess Charlotte is poised to follow in
her mother’s footsteps as a fashion icon, as it has
been reported that she’s worth £3.2 billion to the U.K.
economy. Brand Finance, a company that performs brand valuations,
estimated the cost of the “Charlotte Effect” and…
Before leaving for Orlando, I had the
opportunity to interview the retired United States Army
captain, Will Reynolds, team captain for the United States Invictus
Games athletes. Will was on his way to New York to give a
presentation and I was fortunate enough to catch up with him whilst
he was traveling by train. Captain William Reynolds is married with
four children. All were born after he…
David Cameron overheard calling Nigeria and Afghanistan 'corrupt' in conversation with The Queen
10th May 2016
The British Prime Minister, David
Cameron, has described Nigeria and Afghanistan as “fantastically
corrupt” whilst in conversation with The Queen. In his latest faux
pas, Mr Cameron was talking ahead of the
upcoming anti-corruption summit next week, when he…
The Duchess of Cambridge is set to take
over the position as official patron to The All England Lawn Tennis
and Croquet Club from The Queen in 2017. Though The Queen has
served as patron for 64 years she has never had a keen passion for
the sport and so has visited the…
I arrived at the ESPN Wide World
of sports Complex at around 9:00. Before entering the grounds,
there were spectators viewing the cycling competition. A drum band
played in the distance to psych up the crowd. The energy in the
park was absolutely magnetic. Everyone cheered on all the athletes
regardless of their national flag. That’s what I loved seeing the
most. I learned last evening that…
yesterday, I said that I would
discuss more about the symposium on the invisible wounds of war.
This forum was hosted by the George W. Bush Institute and brought
together policymakers, competitors, experts from the medical and
healthcare profession, caregivers, Prince Harry…
The Invictus Games Opening Ceremony took
place last night Our reporter, Kelli Finger, was there, and here is
her report: There is no official medal count for the games.
Significance is placed on family and friends getting them through
their recovery and helping them get back…
I arrived at the ESPN Wide World of
Sports Complex this afternoon. It’s a hot, lovely day in Orlando
today, which bodes well for the next days competition events. Prior
to the official start of the games was an international symposium
hosted by the George W. Bush Institute. I’ll be bringing you more
on that event because it ties in nicely with the Invictus games
themselves. This…
