The Invictus Games is a competitive sporting event unlike any other. Designed for active military personnel and Veterans, whether wounded, injured or made sick in the line of combat, the Games launched in England in 2014.It was the creation of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex – who serves as Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation. Having witnessed, first-hand, the casket of a young soldier being loaded for transport home for repatriation alongside others who had sustained serious injury while deployed in Afghanistan, was one of the moments that inspired the Prince to form the International Invictus Games. The name ‘Invictus’ means “unconquered. ”It is a most apt description as the word clearly embodies the courageous spirit and inherent resilience that lies within each individual competitor.
“I AM” is the motto of the Invictus Games and draws inspiration from an 1875 poem by William Ernest Henley, which is “I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul,” describing the often difficult journey of individual recovery. At its core, the Invictus Games provide a platform for personal achievement amongst participants, competing against not just each other, but themselves as well. The inaugural event took place ten years ago in London, England, followed by Orlando, Toronto, Sydney, The Hague and Dusseldorf in subsequent years.2025 marks the seventh installment of the Invictus Games and Vancouver and Whistler will play host to up to 255 nations involving up to 550 international competitors. Scott Moore is the CEO of the 2025Invictus Games
“For me, it was a chance to give back to a community that has given so much to our country and others around the world.”
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Few are more qualified to head such an undertaking and his impressive resume boasts more than 40 years in senior management in sports broadcast media including CBC and Sportsnet.“I was aware of Invictus and attended some of the events in Toronto in 2017 and they were incredibly inspiring,” he says of his affiliation. “I was approached to take on the CEO role in January of 2024. My wife and I watched the Netfl ix documentary series, ‘Heart of Invictus’ and were sold immediately.“For me, it was a chance to give back to a community that has given so much to our country and others around the world. Our military service members put their lives on the line for us and too often get forgotten. Those who have suff ered physical or mental injuries can truly be helped by the transformative power of sport.” The more Moore immersed himself in his new role, the more he realized the importance of the mission.
“These Games have not only the power to change lives, but to save them.”A veteran of 11 Olympic Games and having worked for both Canadian and US Television operations, Moore has been at the helm for fi ve network launches and served as producer and executive producer of hundreds of major sporting events and entertainment broadcasts.From 2010 to 2018, he was President of Broadcasting and Sportsnet at Rogers Media.Under his tutelage, Rogers secured the largest media rights contract in Canadian history, a 12-year, $5.2 billion dollar agreement with the National Hockey League.Given his lifelong connection to professional sports, Moore fi nds the Invictus Games to be both unique and truly inspiring.“These Games are not like anything else I’ve ever done and I’ve worked Olympics, World Championships, Stanley Cup Finals and everything in between.
Under his tutelage, Rogers secured the largest media rights contract in Canadian history….
“Those events are about competition at the highest levels not only to win, but the enormous challenge of even being on the team. They can stir your emotions and even change your life; especially if you are cheering for a particular team or individual. “The Invictus Games is about competition and so much more; it’s about purpose, and you will fi nd yourself cheering for every competitor, because they are all winning just by getting to the starting line.”It’s a major undertaking to be sure.Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, include eight venues, among them the Vancouver Convention Centre, BC Place, Rogers Arena, Whistler Alpine Venue (Blackcomb), Whistler Sliding Center and Whistler Olympic Park. The Four Host First Nations are an integral part of all planning and staging of the games on their traditional territories
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“Too see them compete – not necessarily to win – but to prove something to themselves will move you.”
The range of events covers activities from adaptive winter sports, including Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding, to Indoor Rowing, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming and Wheelchair Rugby. BC Place will host the Opening Ceremony on Feb. 8 and the Games will conclude on Feb. 16 with the Closing Celebration Ceremony live at Rogers Arena. Bell Media is the official Canadian broadcast partner of the Vancouver Whistler Invictus Games 2025, with national television coverage.
As its legacy, participation in sports recovery through the Invictus Games has proven significant with positive impact on the recovery of the wounded and injured members and Veterans alike. Moore cites it as an experience unlike any other. “These Games are life-changing for both the competitors and supporters,” he says. “I call it the ‘Circle of Inspiration’ – supporters will be inspired by the courage and resilience of the competitors and the competitors will be inspired by supporters who are there to cheer them on in their journey. The public can expect to be inspired
“To see them compete – not necessarily to win – but to prove something to themselves will move you.”
PTickets are on sale now at www.invictusgames2025.ca
