Prince Harry named to Time inaugural Sports 100 list

Prince Harry has been named to Time magazine's inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in sports, recognized for his founding role in the Invictus Games. The Duke of Sussex was included in the "Leaders" category of the list, which was published on June 10, 2026, and features prominent athletes such as Lionel Messi, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry.

The recognition highlights the international adaptive sports competition for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans, which Harry established in 2014. In an interview with Time, Harry stated that the games have not only changed lives but saved them, citing direct feedback from participants. He recounted individuals telling him, "If it wasn't for Invictus, I would have killed myself."

Harry described the genesis of the event, saying he was inspired after lighting the cauldron at the U.S. Warrior Games in 2013. "I thought, 'Wow, look at the power of sport, look at how it is literally changing lives in front of my very eyes,'" he told the magazine. His aim was to create an international platform, believing more countries could benefit from the concept. He emphasized the challenge veterans face when leaving...