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Invictus Games competitors talk about the influence of sport on their recovery. 

This week will see more than 400 athletes from 13 nations step into the sporting spotlight as the Invictus Games kick off at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

The Invictus Games are about survival in the face of adversity and the strength of the human spirit. And the wounded, injured and sick service personnel taking part in the 4 days of competitive sport embody just that. They are determined to show that their injuries are not going to stop them achieving their goals

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