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Prince Harry’s Invictus Games will achieve a huge milestone by traveling to Asia for the first time.
The announcement was made on Monday, July 20, that the competitive sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick veterans and service members will be held in Daejeon, Korea, on Oct. 6-15, 2029. Daejeon was up against San Diego, USA, and Aalborg, Denmark, to be the next host.
The event will host 550 competitors from 26 different nations, alongside their friends and family members.
The Chair of the Invictus Games Foundation said that this choice was a “defining moment” for the movement, per People.
“As the first Asian nation selected to host the Games, the Republic of Korea represents an exciting new chapter in our journey to ensure that more wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans, wherever they live, can benefit from the power of sport and the strength of the Invictus community,” he shared.
“We were deeply impressed by Daejeon’s vision, the commitment of its partners and the ambition to create a lasting legacy that extends far beyond the closing ceremony”
Na Hyeongyoon, a former competitor in the games, said, “I have always believed that the greatest barrier is not disability itself, but the way society perceives it. Through the Invictus Games, I have seen that those perceptions can change.”
Hyeongyoon continued, saying, Now, in 2029, it will be Korea’s turn to lead that change. I hope the Invictus Games in Daejeon will showcase the strength, potential, and pride of our wounded service personnel and veterans and become a turning point in transforming how our society sees them.”
The 2029 Games in Korea will follow the 2027 Games in Birmingham, U.K., next summer. The one-year countdown took place on July 10 at the National Exhibition Centre.
According to People, Prince Harry said it was “incredibly special” to be hosting the Games in the U.K. again. “Not just because this is where the Invictus journey first began, but because Britain has always understood the importance of service, resilience, and standing together when it matters most.”
So far, the Games have been in London (2014), Orlando (2016), Toronto (2017), Sydney (2018), The Hague (2022, when the Republic of Korea made their first appearance), Düsseldorf (2023), and Vancouver-Whistler (2025).
“It was so clear to me,” Harry shared. “Let’s invite as many countries as possible to make it international, because clearly more countries need to benefit from this.”
After serving in the British Army himself, Harry commented on the “power of sport,” saying it was “changing lives in front of my very eyes.”
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