Toomas Mikk was hit by several bullets on contact in Afghanistan in 2007. One of the bullets went through his helmet but did not hurt his head. This is now one of most famous helmets in Estonia. After recovery he has changed his profile and is studying to be a medic. He serves now in the eastern part of Estonia in a Viru Infantry Battalion as a medic. His son Marcos is also present in London at Invictus Games and cheers his father as he goes for gold in swimming.

Corporal James Miller was injured in Afghanistan when his partner stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device. James became partially death and suffered a concussion. Upon return he was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He became involved with “Soldier On” when he signed up for the Invictus Games. James will be competing in Track running and Swimming.

Stephen Miller joined the US Navy after leaving high school; he served on super carriers and amphibious assault vessels as an aircraft handler. In his second enlistment he became ill with various cognitive disorders. He will be competing in Cycling, Rowing, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming and Athletics.

After being involved in an equipment malfunction on a vessel where a number people were injured, Stephan was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder which made him become isolated around his loved ones. However, “Soldier On” helped him get active once again and supported him with his sporting endeavours. He will be competing in Archery, Athletics, Cycling and Swimming.

Joanne Morris injured her left knee during her service with the Army. This resulted in her knee having to be reconstructed, which caused back problems. Morris is also deaf in one ear, and suffered a severe allergy to medication, causing her to die for 11 whole minutes. Through the power of sport, Morris progress through her rehibilation and will be representing the British Armed Forces in Cycling and Archery.

Ten years ago, Duncan Moyse received a spinal injury while on an Iraqi airfield. Unluckily, at the same time, he contracted meningitis, which damaged nerves in his body, leaving him with reduced limb use and in constant pain. He also suffers from severe PTSD. Prior to his injuries, Moyse was a keen Fencer and Archer. Through a sports recovery program, he has been able to take up both sports again and will be representing the British Armed Forces in Archery.

Private Omaid Muhibullah is an infantry soldier in the Afghani army. He was injured 5 years ago, resulting in an amputation of his right arm and leg. He is very happy to be involved in the Invictus Games in London as he has never travelled outside of Afghanistan. Omaid has seen Prince Harry on television and hopes to get the chance to meet him.

Yakov Munkebo has suffered from PTSD, he has been using the power of sport to combat against anxiety from the condition. He will be competing in Athletics and Swimming.

U.S. Army Reservist and native Hawaiian Sgt. Nahale loves the water and excels when she’s in it. She is looking forward to testing herself against top warrior athletes from around the world in Swimming at the Games.“Being able to represent the United States at the Invictus Games is a huge honor for me,” she said. In April 2013, Nahale was diagnosed with breast cancer, and adaptive reconditioning has been instrumental in getting her back on track and back in the water. “When I swim or paddle, I am able to focus on all the moving parts of the sport,” she said. “Being able to be in the water is very healing for me.” In addition to setting her sights on medaling at these games and continuing as a warrior athlete, Nahale would like to help other wounded Soldiers recover and reintegrate by becoming Cadre at one of the Army’s Warrior Transition Units.

During his patrol in Helmand Province of Afghanistan, under the ISAF mission, Manuchar Nakishashvili was injured by a land mine, resulting in a loss of his left leg. He is looking forward to competing in Sitting Volleyball, Cycling and Athletics, and representing Georgia to help promote the country’s sporting image.

Seveci Navelinikoro joined the British Army as a Commonwealth soldier from Fiji in 2003. It was whilst conducting a clearance mission that his vehicle hit an IED. The blast catapulted him out of his chair and on top of the vehicle. This resulted in Navelinikoro to develop MTBI, loss of hearing in the right ear and extensive nerve damage to his lower back, left hip, knee and ankle. At school he had played standing volleyball occasionally, it was the first Invictus Games training camp that he fell in love with the sport and later qualified to represent the British Armed Forces at the games.