Suwon:Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, sent a congratulatory video message for a South Korean sports event dedicated to wounded service members, as announced by the veterans ministry on Thursday. His message was featured during the opening ceremony of the 60th National Disabled Veterans Sports Festival, which began its three-day run on Tuesday in Suwon, located south of Seoul.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Prince Harry's message acknowledged the participation of around 2,000 individuals in the event, encouraging them to use the festival as a stepping stone for future challenges. He highlighted the significance of the 60-year anniversary of the festival, celebrating South Korea's long-standing commitment to serving the wounded, injured, and sick service community.
The video message also mentioned South Korea's upcoming role as the host for the Invictus Games in 2029 in Daejeon, marking it as the first Asian city to host this international sports event for wounded service members. Prince Harry expressed his anticipation for the event, recognizing the milestone and looking forward to visiting Daejeon.
The Invictus Games, established by Prince Harry in 2014, is renowned for fostering competitive sports among service members who have suffered injuries or illnesses. It is anticipated that Prince Harry will be present for the 2029 Games in Daejeon, as suggested by government sources.