Staff Sergeant Alfredo Del los Santos, joined the Army after graduating from City College in New York. On 20th October 2008, while conducting combat operations in the Central Helmand Province of Afghanistan, Del los Santos was wounded when his vehicle received fire. He will be looking forward to competing in Athletics, Cycling and Sitting Volleyball.

GSgt. Scarborough suffered from a Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and spinal chord injuries when serving in the Armed Forces. He has said that; “The Invictus Games means the chance to compete and feel like a part of a team again. Representing the Marine Corps and the United States with honor and pride. The camaraderie with other Marines and service members is always very therapeutic to me.” GSgt. Scarborough will be competing in the Athletics, Archery, Sitting Volleyball, and Wheelchair Rugby.

After receiving a vaccination whilst serving, Simon Schole was suddenly diagnosed with Celebral Ataxie. “Sport is important for my mobility, my whole body becomes challenged. Since I don`t need a wheelchair anymore I feel more independent” he says. During the Games Schole will be competing in Swimming, Indoor Rowing

Steven Schreiber was wounded in 2009 by a suicide bomber, and sustained multiple injuries as a result. He will be competing in Athletics, Archery, Cycling, Wheelchair Basketball and Sitting Volleyball during the Games, and has reinforced the importance of sport in his recovery; “I never thought that sport can make my day”.

David Scott had to have his right leg amputated above the knee, due to an injury he suffered during service in the Army. Scott has since used the power of sport to help build his recovery and is now representing the British Armed Forces in Wheelchair Basketball.

Leon Scott Seccombe was injured whilst serving in the Australian Defence Force. This resulted in Seccombe being diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in his right knee. However, Seccombe is still heavily involved in a number of sports such as: Rugby and Martial Arts. During the Games he will be competing in Athletics, Archery and Swimming.

In 2008 Sebastian Seifert was injured by a suicide bomber whilst serving. “Sport belongs to my life like daily breakfast.Physical activity make`s me feel very calm” he says. Seifert will be competing for Gold in Athletics, Indoor Rowing and Sitting Volleyball.

SGM Self spent 27 years on active duty, 20 of which were with the U.S. Army Special Forces. SGM Self deployed numerous times to Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2005, he was shot twice, resulting in the amputation of his right leg, below the knee. He recovered from his wounds and continued to serve with the Special Forces. He looks foward to taking part in Athletics and Cycling during the Games.

Afghanistan’s Team Captain, Major Haji Ahmad Shar, was injured in 1986 and has had both arms amputated. He is an Infantry officer who has commanded at all levels from Blook to Kandak (Platoon to Battalion). He says it is an honour to Captain the Afghan team and achieve a lifelong dream of visiting London. He is looking forward to meeting other wounded warriors and organisations who help soldiers. He believes that participation in the Games will bring great benefits to his country.

Tom Sharpe was initially discharged from the Royal Marines due to cancer, but fully recovered. He has also had to have a recent nerve graft operation. Since then, he has immersed himself into the world of sport. Sharpe will be representing the British Armed Forces in Athletics.

Christopher Shaughnessy was injured by an IED blast. He suffered internal bleeding in the stomach, an injury to his right hip and right leg. Since his then, Shaughnessy has been taking part in various sports events. He is proud to be representing Denmark in Athletics, Cycling, Swimming and Wheelchair Rugby.