speech anglais invictus
Publié le 25/06/2024
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«
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome to the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of the Invictus Games.
It is such an honour to be here tonight celebrating all of you, and supporting The
Duke of Sussex in the Invictus Games.
This remarkable event, born from his vision 10 years ago celebrates the resilience
and determination of our servicemen and women.
Indeed, in 2008, after returning from Afghanistan with three severely injured soldiers
and the body of a Danish serviceman, the Duke of Sussex realized the urgent need
for awareness and support for those affected by visible and invisible injuries.
Inspired by the Warrior Games in 2013, where he saw the positive impact of sports on
wounded, injured, and sick military personnel, he decided to create an international
event.
In that span of time, the Games have evolved into an international platform of some
of the best athletics and sportsmanship you could ever witness, coupled with a
camaraderie and close-knit sense of community which can only be defined as the
Invictus Spirit.
With that said, and on a very personal note, I just wanted to thank all of you for
welcoming me into the Invictus family.
I am truly so grateful to be a part of this with
each and every one of you.
As William Ernest Henley said in his poem « Invictus » :
"In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed."
These words embody the essence of our competitors, who overcame extraordinary
challenges most of us will never encounter, yet remain unyielded, displaying
extraordinary strength and bravery.
Sport is a powerful tool, not just for physical recovery, but for psychological and social
healing as well.
You discover things about yourself you never knew.
Skills and
abilities you didn't know you had.
You unlock your potential and performance.
And
you understand the power of working as a team.....
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