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SEPT. 23-30, 2017

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2017 Invictus Games

Four athletes in wheelchairs reach up for a basketball.

Basketball Gold - From left: Navy veteran Chief Petty Officer Hector Varela, Army veteran Spc. Anthony Edward Pone, Marine Corps veteran Lance Cpl. Matthew Grashen and Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Anthony McDaniel to block a shot by Marc van de Kuilen of the Netherlands during the gold medal match in wheelchair basketball during the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Sept. 30, 2017. DoD photo by Roger L. Wollenberg

A member of Team U.S. waves onstage a group of people behind him.

Team U.S. - Team U.S. member Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Dewalt waves as the team enters before the start of the 2017 Invictus Games closing ceremony at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Sept. 30, 2017. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

A group of people on stage is high-fived by a person in a wheelchair off stage.

Games Spirit - Team U.S. members congratulate Team Afghanistan athletes on their success during the closing ceremony of the 2017 Invictus Game at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Sept. 30, 2017. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

Prince Harry gives two thumbs up while surrounded by other people.

Thumbs Up - Britain’s Prince Harry gives two thumbs up for competitors during the closing ceremony of the 2017 Invictus Games at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Sept. 30, 2017. At right is Team U.S. member Air Force Capt. Christy Wise. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

Two wounded warriors play hockey on an ice rink.

Sledge Hockey Duel - U.S. Special Operations Command’s Army Sgt. 1st Class Brant Ireland checks U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ivan Sears during a sledge hockey exhibition match at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Sept. 29, 2017. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

Bruce Springsteen plays guitar during a performance on stage.

Boss Performance - Bruce Springsteen performs during the closing ceremony at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Sept. 30, 2017. The Invictus Games, established by Prince Harry in 2014, brings together wounded and injured athletes from 17 nations. DoD photo by Roger L. Wollenberg

A wounded warrior does the backstroke in a pool.

Backstroke Warrior - Air Force Tech Sgt. Lara Mastel pushes off for the women’s 50 meter backstroke competition at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Sept. 29, 2017. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

Prince harry and a wounded warrior in a wheelchair shake hands.

Royal Greeting - Prince Harry shakes hands with Army veteran Sgt. Stefan Leroy while his dog, Knoxville, looks on after a medal ceremony during swim finals at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Sept. 29, 2017. Prince Harry, who served in Afghanistan, established the games in 2014. DoD photo by Roger L. Wollenberg

Two wounded warriors draped in the american flag take the stage, one in a wheelchair while holding the leash to a dog,

Medal Winners - Retired Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathaniel Hamilton, right, and Army veteran Stefan LeRoy take the stage after earning medals at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Sept. 29, 2017. Hamilton won gold and LeRoy won bronze in 50 meter backstroke. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

Pool Prowess - Team U.S. athlete Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Melissa Klotz backstrokes while participating in the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Sept. 28, 2017. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

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More than 500 competitors from around the world, including 80-plus from Team U.S., gather in Toronto to participate in the 2017 Invictus Games, an international adaptive sporting event for injured active-duty and veteran service members. The games use the power of sports to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding of and respect for those who serve their country and their loved ones.