Defence establishments fly the flag for Invictus Games Sydney 2018

Australian Defence Force (ADF) establishments across the nation will today ‘fly the flag’ for wounded serving and former serving military members to show their support and raise awareness of the upcoming Invictus Games Sydney 2018.

The international adaptive sporting event for wounded, injured and ill serving and former serving military personnel will be held in Sydney from 20 – 27 October 2018.

Brigadier Phil Winter, Director-General Invictus Games, said the ‘signature’ flag flying activity would occur on the Sydney Harbour Bridge today, and ADF establishments in every state and territory would also take part in the activity to show support for the Games.

“From Campbell Barracks in Western Australia across to Lavarack Barracks in North Queensland and as far south as historic Anglesea Barracks in Hobart, Tasmania, Defence personnel are behind each and every Invictus Games competitor,” Brigadier Winter said.

At the Invictus Games, competitors will compete in team and individual sports including, archery, athletics, indoor rowing, powerlifting, road cycling, sailing, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis.

With 500 competitors and 1,000 families and friends from 18 nations expected to attend, Invictus Games Sydney 2018 will be a memorable event for participants and spectators alike.

Participating Defence establishments: