While deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 Kelly Whittle injured her hip lifting a wounded Afghan National Army Soldier into a vehicle. She also fell down a ledge and injured her shoulder during this time. Now Kelly is based at the New Zealand Defence College and Defence Force Health School.

Luke Wigman was injured while serving in the RAF, which resulted in damages to the left leg. However, Wigman has not let his injuries hold him back, during his recovery and rehibilitation process he became involved with Track Sports. Through an intense training programme, he was selected to represent the British Armed Forces Athletics Team at the Invictus Games.

Wesley van den Wildenberg injured his neck during service. He has been using the power of sport to help aid his recovery, and will be representing the Netherlands in Archery, Athletics and Sitting Volleyball.

James Wilson was severely injured, which resulted in the amputation of both his legs. After a lengthy recovery process, Wilson entered the world of adaptive powerlifting. His strength, determination and will power has led Wilson to take part in various Powerlifitng events. He is proud to be representing the British Armed Forces in the sport.

Mary Wilson was on a Military Horse Riding course with the Royal Artillery, when she was thrown from her horse hitting a wall which fractured her right cheek and two toes. The accident also tore her bicep muscle off the bone on her right shoulder. In 2004 she was also diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Wilson competed as part of the UK Armed Forces team, that took part in the US Warrior Games in 2013 in swimming. She will be representing the British Armed Forces in Athletics and Swimming.

Paul Wilson suffers from PTSD, which is a result of his services in Afghanistan. PTSD has caused Wilson to struggled with flash backs and nightmares. After such a difficult and dark time, he is now embracing sport, which he finds as a new purpose to focus on, as well as helping him build his confidence back. He will be representing the British Armed Forces in Archery.

David Wiseman joined the Army in 2006 and commanded men on operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. It was whilst serving in Afghanistan that Wiseman suffered a gunshot wound to the chest during a contact with the Taliban in the Helmand Province.

Since his injury, he has been a force in inspiring others to believe there is life beyond injury. He joined the second Walking With the Wounded expedition to climb Mt Everest in 2012. In the build up to tackling Everest, despite never before having put on a pair of crampons, Wiseman climbed the highest mountain in Italy and Manaslu (the 8th highest mountain in the world) but unfortunately, half way up Everest, the final goal was taken from them due to poor weather conditions. Upon his return from Everest, David was asked to carry the Paralympic Torch from Trafalgar Square to Westminster Abbey.

Since leaving the army in 2013, David has now dedicated his professional life to helping wounded service personnel and veterans reap the benefits of using sport and adventurous challenge to promote their recovery. David has written a book ‘Helmand to the Himalayas’ which will be released on 5th September. He will be competing in Swimming.

Kieran David Wood suffered brain injury during service with the army. This has resulted in difficulties with speech, his right leg and arm. In August Wood was selected to be representing the British Armed Forces in Indoor Rowing.

Agnes Young was injured whilst serving in the Australian Defence Force. She suffered a fractured arm and spinal injuries. Now Young is looking forward to competing in Athletics and Sitting Volleyball.

Micky Yule was injured during his service in the Army. This resulted in his knee being amputated. Since then, Yule has taken part in various Powerlifting events and will be representing the British Armed Forces in the sport .

Ben Zissman’s life changed forever when he was hit by at Improvised Explosive Device, while in Afghanistan during 2010. He suffered spinal injuries leaving him paralysed from the waist down. Since then, Zissman has discovered a number of adaptive sports, including climbing and water-skiing. Experimenting with different sports, he found a new passion for Cycling and will be representing the Bristish Armed Forces team at this sport.

Simon Zobel served as a Paratrooper in the German military, where on receiving a vaccination, he was suddenly diagnosed with cerebral Ataxia. This has led to Zobel being 80% handicapped. However, this has not stopped him from taking advantage of all the new opportunities open to him, such as his enthusiasm for all sports in general. He will be competing in the Cycling, Indoor Rowing and Swimming during the Games.