Invictus Games - Season 4 / Year 2018
Season 4 / Year 2018
Episodes
Preview
Alex Jones and JJ Chalmers look ahead to the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia. Since Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games in 2014, the event has gone from strength to strength. This year, more than 500 injured, ill and wounded military personnel from 18 countries have gathered for the fourth edition of the games. Members of the UK team share their inspiring stories of how the power of sport has transformed their lives.
Opening Ceremony Highlights
Alex Jones and JJ Chalmers get coverage of the 2018 Invictus Games under way from Australia, with the highlights of the opening ceremony from the Sydney Opera House, attended by their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. More than 500 competitors from around the world have gathered for the fourth edition of the games, which are taking place in the southern hemisphere for the first time.
Day 1
Alex Jones and JJ Chalmers present highlights from the first day of competition at the 2018 Invictus Games. The centrepiece of the sporting schedule today is the road cycling, which takes place in a tight circuit around the city's Royal Botanic Garden. Commentary is by Rob Walker and former Invictus Games double gold medallist Steve Arnold. In the studio Alex and JJ are joined by special guests and explore the stories of recovery and rehabilitation.
Day 2
From the Olympic Park in Sydney, Alex Jones and JJ Chalmers present highlights of the day's sporting action and hear some of the incredible stories from the Invictus Games. Former Paralympian Liz Johnson reports on the sailing from the city's stunning harbour, and there is more cycling from the Royal Botanic Garden.
Day 3
Alex Jones and JJ Chalmers present coverage of the Sydney Invictus Games. The first medals in a team sport are decided as the sitting volleyball competition comes to a conclusion - Matt Chilton is in the commentary box. Liz Johnson reports from the rowing finals, a sport in which the UK armed forces have a strong record of success at Invictus Games.
Day 4
Alex Jones and JJ Chalmers present coverage from the Invictus Games in Sydney. They are joined in the studio by former Olympian Ian Thorpe as the swimming finals take place at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park. The UK team have many great medal hopes, including Mike Goody, who won eight gold medals at the first two games so will be looking to add to that total after missing the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto. Liz Johnson and Matt Chilton provide the commentary.
Day 5
Alex Jones and JJ Chalmers present coverage of the latest events from the Invictus Games in Sydney as the first day of athletics begins, meeting some of those hoping to win on the track such as former RAF engineer Naomi Adie, who is competing at Invictus Games for the first time. Also in the programme is coverage from the wheelchair rugby finals, with commentary by Steve Brown and Eddie Butler. Former Paralympian Stefanie Reid has an update on the powerlifting, and there is continued coverage of the swimming finals.
Day 6
From Sydney in Australia, Alex Jones and JJ Chalmers present highlights from the penultimate day of sporting action at the fourth Invictus Games. It is the second day of the athletics competition, and the Men's IT1 100m could be a repeat of the 2014 final in London when the UK's Alex Tate and Kushal Limbu took the gold and silver medals. Rob Walker and Stefanie Reid are in the commentary box.
Day 7, Part 1
Alex Jones and JJ Chalmers are joined by Steve Brown, Liz Johnson and Stefanie Reid in the studio to look back at their highlights from the Sydney Invictus Games. It is the final day of sporting action in Australia, with the basketball medals at stake, and there is also a report on how the UK team has performed in the archery.
Day 7, Part 2
Alex Jones and JJ Chalmers end the week's coverage of the 2018 Invictus Games with the highlights of the closing ceremony from the Sydney Olympic Park. They are joined by special guests to celebrate the incredible achievements from the week of competition and look forward to the next games, which take place in The Hague in 2020.
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