Written question asked by Mark Pawsey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 2014. It was answered by Anna Soubry (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Injured Service Personnel: Competitive Sport
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to increase opportunities for injured service personnel to participate in competitive sporting events.
- Answer
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All personnel, but especially injured service personnel, are encouraged to participate in competitive sporting events. Earlier this month, it was announced that the first Invictus games will be held in September. It is anticipated that some 100 serving and veteran wounded, injured and sick personnel will take part.
The games will be an international sporting competition bringing together armed forces of nations that have served alongside each other. The Invictus games will use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect of those who serve their country.
Another key component of our approach is Battle Back, a Ministry of Defence-led Adaptive Sport and Adventurous Training programme. Individuals are being introduced to it at Headley Court, Lilleshall or through the network of personnel recovery centres.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 903064; 577 cc487-8W
- Session
- 2013-14
- Subjects
- Armed forces Injuries Sports
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