Major Shah Jahan was injured 26 years ago and had both his legs amputated. His aim at the Games is to gain publicity and support for injured soldiers, and he is honoured to take part.

Bjorn Jarke was injured by an improvised explosive device in 2010. Since then he has placed a big importance on his recovery; “it’s wonderful to walk and do all the things I did before the attack without pain”. During the Games he will be competing in Athletics, Cycling, Swimming and Wheelchair Basketball.

When serving as a Squadron Leader in the Australian Air Force Dan Jeffrey was injured, this led to him suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. During the Games he will be competing in Athletics, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Rugby.

Paata Jibuti received his first injury in 1993 during the Abkhazian war. Despite his amputated limb, he volunteered to continue service in the army. In 2008 Jibuti was evacuating military unit’s personnel, when bomb shells started to fall down.  He has already evacuated 50 people, but there were still more to be rescued,  he kept on fulfilling his duties until he got wounded. Jibuti will be representing Georgia in Athletics, Indoor Rowing and Sitting Volleyball.

After the events of 9/11, Paul Johnson decided to sign up to the Coast Guard. He served aboard various myriad class cutters throughout his career. After an incident aboard, Paul suffered a traumatic brain injury and was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Now retired Paul is pursuing a Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Technology. He will be competing in Archery, Cycling, Athletics, Rowing, Swimming and Wheelchair Rugby.

Sgt. Anderson enlisted in the Army in 2008, but on November 4th 2012, he suffered a spinal cord injury in a motorcycle crash that left him unable to walk. However, this has not stopped him, as he is aiming for a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Team and is looking forward to competing in Cycling and Athletics during the Games

“We got injured having a bad day; that’s how we got here,” said retired Staff Sgt. Michael Kacer. “It’s about moving on and progressing and not letting anything stop you.”He cannot explain where this love of sports and competitive nature originated, and nothing stops his drive—not even severe injuries sustained in a rocket attack in Afghanistan that resulted in the loss of his left arm. He represents the U.S. team in Athletics and Swimming at the Games. Throughout his recovery, Kacer channeled his drive into sports and used adaptive reconditioning activities as an outlet. He credits adaptive reconditioning activities with “helping find and define himself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.” Representing the United States in London is “the greatest honor I’ve had yet,” said Kacer. His next goals are to compete in the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics in 2016 and to start college.

During his service as a Lance Corporal in the RAF, Darren Kamara injured his neck causing servere nerve pain. In September 2013 he was medically discharged. He soon took up archery, a low impact sport, and found he was not a bad shot. With the support of Help for Heroes and its Sports Recovery programme, he travelled with the UK team to Colorado to take part in the Warrior Games and scored the highest round for the UK team. Kamara will be representing the British Armed Forces Team in Archery.

Anna Kelton suffered a Conversion Injury affecting her leg. She has since taken up a number of sports and in August was selected to represent the British Arm Forces at the Invictus Games.

Andy Kesley was injured during his time with the RAF, which resulted in a damaged cervical spinal cord, peripheral nerve damage and a miss aligned pelvis. He has also suffered from four breaks in the back, four breaks in the neck and brain injury. The power of sport has played a key role in Kesley’s recovery, and he is proud to be representing the Brtish Armed Forces in Cycling.

Lasha Khursidze was injured during his service with the army. The power of sport has played a key role in moving forward with his life. He will be competing in Sitting Volleyball.

After an Improvised Explosive Device blast, Daryl Kirkhope was left with Tinnitus and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. During the Games he will be competing in Athletics and Cycling.

Robert Klob was injured whilst serving in the Navy; this resulted in an amputation of his right leg. After being diagnosed with cancer, sport has played a big part in Klob’s recovery; “sport makes me prove myself my body is powerful yet. I became more independent and participate in life”. He will be participating in Athletics, Cycling, Wheelchair Basketball and Sitting Volleyball during the Games.