Prince Harry announces Daejeon as 2029 Invictus Games host

Prince Harry has announced that the Invictus Games will be held in South Korea for the first time, selecting Daejeon as the host city for the 2029 competition. The announcement was made on July 20, 2026, as a defining moment for the global sports event founded by the Duke of Sussex for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans.

The 2029 Games are scheduled to run from October 6 to 15, featuring 12 sports. Organizers expect approximately 550 competitors from 26 nations, supported by 1,100 family members and friends. Daejeon, South Korea’s fifth-largest city with a population of 1.5 million, was chosen after a competitive international bidding process that also included proposals from Aalborg, Denmark, and San Diego, United States. This will mark the ninth edition of the Invictus Games and its first-ever staging in Asia.

In a statement, Harry, as founding patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, said the selection represents an exciting new chapter intended to expand the movement's reach and impact. He emphasized that the foundation’s work continues year-round to support veterans, helping them build confidence and resilience through sport. The Duke added that the...