Adaptive Sports in Action

Dynamic scenes of athletes in wheelchairs participating in basketball and rugby, highlighting determination and inclusion, with an emphasis on competitive spirit among veterans.

120501-M-II268-005COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 1, 2012) Cpl. Justin Gaertner, from New Port Richey, Fla., prepares to take a shot during a wheelchair basketball game between the Marine Corps and the Navy/Coast Guard at the 2012 Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The Marines beat the Navy/Coast Guard by 40 points in their first match of the Games.

120501-M-II268-005COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 1, 2012) Cpl. Justin Gaertner, from New Port Richey, Fla., prepares to take a shot during a wheelchair basketball game between the Marine Corps and the Navy/Coast Guard at the 2012 Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The Marines beat the Navy/Coast Guard by 40 points in their first match of the Games.

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Smith makes his way down the court during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 20, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army at the Walt Disney World Resort, this years Warrior Games sees service members and veterans from across the DoD competing in a variety of adaptive sports alongside armed forces athletes from Canada and Ukraine.

Disabled War or work veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept.Hi quality photo. Disabled War veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. (Ret.) Joshua Smith, a Team Air Force Warrior Games athlete, retrieves the ball during a wheelchair rugby game at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, August 21st, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. The DoD Warrior Games serve as a way to enhance the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded warriors by engaging them outside of traditional therapy settings. Participation in these games showcases the service members dedication to the adaptive sports program, and their limitless potential through competitive sports.

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Retired U.S. Army Spc. Michael Villagran charges towards defenders while competing in a wheelchair rugby match against Team Canada during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 20, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army, service members and veterans from across the DoD compete in adaptive sports alongside armed forces competitors from Canada and Ukraine.

Close up photo of wheelchairs and handicapped war veterans playing basketball on the court. High quality photo. Close up photo of wheelchairs and handicapped war veterans playing basketball on the court

Tech. Sgt. (ret) Larry Franklin prepares to pass the ball during wheelchair basketball training. Over 140 Wounded Warriors and Caregivers attended the CARE Event and Warrior Games training at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas this week. Many attending the introductory event are new, giving them fresh insight into skills they can use as part of their recovery. Team Air Force is preparing for the upcoming DoD Warrior Games, Aug 19-28 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

Disabled War veterans mixed race opposing basketball teams in wheelchairs photographed in action while playing an important match in a modern hall. High quality photo. Disabled War veterans mixed race opposing basketball teams in wheelchairs photographed in action while playing an important match in a modern hall.

Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andres Rodriguez, goes up for a shot during the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, April 12, 2022. The Invictus Games are composed of 15 nations, over 500 military competitors, competing in 10 sporting events April 16-22, 2022.

Disabled War veterans mixed race opposing basketball teams in wheelchairs photographed in action while playing an important match in a modern hall. High quality photo. Disabled War veterans mixed race opposing basketball teams in wheelchairs photographed in action while playing an important match in a modern hall.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Patrick MacDonald, veteran, takes part in the wheelchair rugby prelims, during the 2022 DoD Warrior Games in Orlando, Fla. on Aug. 20, 2022. The annual event celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured U.S. Service Members and veterans.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony McDaniel shoots over a U.K. defender in the championship wheelchair basketball game at Invictus Games 2016 in Orlando, Fla., May 12, 2016. The 2016 Invictus Games were composed of 15 nations with over 500 military competitors competing in 10 sporting events from May 8-12.

Reportage on accessibility for disabled people in Geneva, Switzerland. The Aigles de Meyrin Wheelchair Basketball team train in Geneva.

Retired U.S. Army Spc. Michael Villagran competes in wheelchair rugby during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, Florida, Aug. 22, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army at the Walt Disney World Resort, this years Warrior Games sees service members and veterans from across the DoD competing in a variety of adaptive sports alongside armed forces athletes from Canada and Ukraine.

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Reportage on accessibility for disabled people in Geneva, Switzerland. The Aigles de Meyrin Wheelchair Basketball team train in Geneva.

Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Mathers looks for a teammate to pass to against Team U.S. Air Force during their wheelchair rugby match at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando, Florida, Aug. 21, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army at the Walt Disney World Resort, this years Warrior Games sees service members and veterans from across the DoD competing in a variety of adaptive sports alongside armed forces athletes from Canada and Ukraine.

Senior man with rugby ball sitting on wheelchair near players at sports court

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Greene, a Team Air Force Warrior Games athlete, tips off a wheelchair basketball match at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, August 24, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. Created in 2010, the DoD Warrior Games introduces wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans to Paralympic-style sports. These games showcase the resilient spirit of todays service members across all branches of the military, including partner nations.

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joel Rodriguez , practicing Wheelchair Rugby during the U.S. Army Adaptive Sports Camp at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 30th. Over 70 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers are training in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Adaptive Sports Camp celebrates wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers' ability to recover and overcome. The Army holds qualifying trials for Active Duty, wounded, ill or injured Soldiers to assess and select athletes for competition in the DoD Warrior Games Challenge. This year, the DoD Warrior Games Challenge takes place in June 2023 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California.

Retired U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Joshua Smith, tries to maneuver around the defense during the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, April 12, 2022. The Invictus Games are composed of 15 nations, over 500 military competitors, competing in 10 sporting events April 16-22, 2022.

Man who had Spinal Meningitis in wheelchair playing basketball

Disabled War or work veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept.Hi quality photo. Disabled War veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept

The wheelchair basketball team scrimmages during the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Va.

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Retired U.S. Army Spc. Michael Villagran blasts down the court during a wheelchair rugby match during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 21, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army at the Walt Disney World Resort, this years Warrior Games sees service members and veterans from across the DoD competing in a variety of adaptive sports alongside armed forces athletes from Canada and Ukraine.

Reportage on accessibility for disabled people in Geneva, Switzerland. The Aigles de Meyrin Wheelchair Basketball team train in Geneva.

Sports men in wheelchair discussing at rugby sports center

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Disabled War veterans mixed race opposing basketball teams in wheelchairs photographed in action while playing an important match in a modern hall. High quality photo. Disabled War veterans mixed race opposing basketball teams in wheelchairs photographed in action while playing an important match in a modern hall.

Retired U.S. Army Spc. Brent Garlic, Team U.S., dribbles a basketball at the wheelchair basketball practice, during the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Virginia on April 11, 2022. Team U.S. is part of more than 500 participants from 20 countries who will take part in this multi-sport event featuring ten adaptive sports, including archery, field, indoor rowing, powerlifting, swimming, track, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and a driving challenge.

221005-N-FV109-1399MECHANICSBURG, Pa.(October 5, 2022)Sailors from Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC) compete with Mechanicsburg Middle School staff and students during NAVSUP BSCs 31st Annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament at Mechanicsburg Middle School, October 5. The event brought together Navy personnel with the local community in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and featured teams from Mountain View Middle School, Mechanicsburg Middle School, the Chairiot Express, and local military and civilian personnel from Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg. U.S. Navy photo by Dorie Heyer (Released)

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 20, 2022) Team Canada and Team Army compete in wheelchair rugby at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service member and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Recovering service members with the Wounded Warrior Regiment play a game of wheelchair basketball during a training camp in San Antonio, Texas, June 8, 2022. Marines attended the camp to hone their skills in wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and sitting volleyball to prepare for the 2022 DoD Warrior Games. The DoD Warrior Games is a multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members.

A coach demonstrates ball handling from a wheelchair during wheelchair basketball practice.

Man with physical disability sitting on wheelchair at sports center

Invictus Game Competitors warm up for Wheelchair Basket during training April 8, 2022 on Fort Belvoir, VA. Team U.S is a part of more than 500 participants from 20 countries who will take part in The Invictus Games The Hague 2020 featuring ten adaptive sports, including archery, field, indoor rowing, powerlifting, swimming, track, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair ruby, and a driving challenge.

Disabled rugby players winning match at sports court

A wheelchair basketball team prepares to scrimmages during practice.

Disabled War or work veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept.Hi quality photo. Disabled War veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept

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A member of the National Naval Medical Center team shoots during a wheelchair basketball tournament at Wagner Sports Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, July 21.

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Recovering service members with the Wounded Warrior Regiment play a game of wheelchair basketball during a training camp in San Antonio, Texas, June 8, 2022. Marines attended the camp to hone their skills in wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and sitting volleyball to prepare for the 2022 DoD Warrior Games. The DoD Warrior Games is a multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 20, 2022) Team Army celebrates during wheelchair rugby at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service member and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Stacy Blackburn-Hoelscher, Team U.S., participates in the wheelchair basketball practice, during the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Virginia on April 8, 2022. The Invictus Games are composed of 15 nations, over 500 military competitors, competing in 10 sporting events April 16-22, 2022.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 24, 2022) Team Air Force and Team Navy compete in wheelchair basketball at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games, Aug. 24, 2022. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Disabled War or work veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept.Hi quality photo. Disabled War veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept

Determined basketball player in a wheelchair poised on the court

U.S. Army Soldiers, practicing Wheelchair Rugby during the U.S.Army Adaptive Sports Camp at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 30th. Over 70 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers are training in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Adaptive Sports Camp celebrates wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers' ability to recover and overcome. The Army holds qualifying trials for Active Duty, wounded, ill or injured Soldiers to assess and select athletes for competition in the DoD Warrior Games Challenge. This year, the DoD Warrior Games Challenge takes place in June 2023 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California.

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Hoalcraft practices wheelchair basketball during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 18, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army at the Walt Disney World Resort, this years Warrior Games sees service members and veterans from across the DoD competing in a variety of adaptive sports alongside armed forces athletes from Canada and Ukraine.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenneth Guinn, a Team Air Force Warrior Games athlete, attempts to take possession of the ball during a wheelchair basketball game against Team Navy at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, August 24th, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. Each year, athletes representing the U.S. Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command, and five international teams compete in the DoD Warrior Games.

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U.S. Army Pfc. Darnell Boynton, left, Fort Stewart Soldier Recovery Unit, and Sgt. Nicole Crane go through drills before the start of the wheelchair basketball event, May 7, 2022 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Nearly 40 wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers are at Fort Bragg May 3 - 9 to compete in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Army holds qualifying trials for active duty Soldiers and veterans to assess and select athletes for competition in the DoD Warrior Games. Active duty athletes compete in person at the Army Trials to be assessed for selection, while veterans compete virtually and submit their results to the Army Recovery Care Program for assessment and Team Army selection. This year, the DoD Warrior Games will take place in Orlando, Florida, August 16 - 29, 2022.

Disabled War or work veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept.Hi quality photo. Disabled War veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 18, 2022) Team SOCOM practice wheelchair basketball for the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, Aug. 18, 2022. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

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ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2022) Team Army and Team Air Force compete in the wheelchair basketball gold medal match during the 2022 Warrior Games, Aug. 25, 2022. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

U.S. Special Operations Command CPO Phillip Fong and Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andres Rodriguez scrimmaged against each other during Wheelchair Rugby practice at the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Va.2

Senior Master Sgt. Ben Seekell warms up prior to beginning the grueling wheelchair rugby workout. Over 140 Wounded Warriors and Caregivers attended the CARE Event and Warrior Games training at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas this week. Many attending the introductory event are new, giving them fresh insight into skills they can use as part of their recovery. Team Air Force is preparing for the upcoming DoD Warrior Games, Aug 19-28 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

Disabled War or work veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept.Hi quality photo. Disabled War veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept

Disabled War or work veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept.Hi quality photo. Disabled War veterans mixed race and age basketball teams in wheelchairs playing a training match in a sports gym hall. Handicapped people rehabilitation and inclusion concept

Coach and players stacking hands together at sports court

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Coach sitting near rugby player and explaining at sports center

Retired U.S. Army Spc. Brent Garlic, left, signals to his teammate, retired U.S Army Sgt. Justin Mathers, while competing in the wheelchair rugby event during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 21, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army at the Walt Disney World Resort, this years Warrior Games sees service members and veterans from across the DoD competing in a variety of adaptive sports alongside armed forces athletes from Canada and Ukraine.

Retired Senior Airman Ryan Gallo passes the ball to an Air Force teammate during a wheelchair basketball game against Navy Sept. 29, 2014, during the 2014 Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Air Force lost 38-19.

Smiling disabled player sitting with ball in wheelchair

A wheelchair basketball team scrimmages during practice.

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Retired U.S. Army Spc. Brent Garlic, Team U.S., carries a ball at wheelchair rugby practice, during the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Virginia on April 10, 2022. Team U.S. is part of more than 500 participants from 20 countries who will take part in this multi-sport event featuring ten adaptive sports, including archery, field, indoor rowing, powerlifting, swimming, track, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and a driving challenge.

Team Marine Corps Competes against team Canada, in wheelchair basketball during the 2022 DoD Warrior Games in Orlando, Fla. on Aug. 23, 2022. The annual event celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured U.S. Service Members and veterans.

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ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 22, 2022) Team Air Force and Team Navy compete in the gold medal wheelchair rugby game at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games, Aug. 22, 2022. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Smith attempts a free-throw during the gold medal wheelchair basketball game at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 25, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army at the Walt Disney World Resort, this years Warrior Games sees service members and veterans from across the DoD competing in a variety of adaptive sports alongside armed forces athletes from Canada and Ukraine.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 24, 2022) Marine Corps plays Air Force in wheelchair basketball preliminaries during the 2022 DoD Warrior Games, on Aug. 24, 2022. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shawn Runnells, shoots the ball during a wheelchair basketball game for the Invictus Games The Hague, Netherlands, April 22, 2022. The Invictus Games are composed of nearly 20 nations, over 500 military competitors, competing in 10 sporting events April 16-22, 2022.

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ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 20, 2022) Team Canada and Team Army compete in wheelchair rugby at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service member and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Mike, Haley enjoing is time during the U.S.Army Adaptive Sports Camp at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, April 1st.Over 70 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers are training in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Adaptive Sports Camp celebrates wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers' ability to recover and overcome. The Army holds qualifying trials for Active Duty, wounded, ill or injured Soldiers to assess and select athletes for competition in the Warrior Games Challenge. This year, the Warrior Games Challenge takes place in June 2023 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California.

Retired U.S. Army Spc. Brent Garlic, Team U.S., carries a ball at the wheelchair rugby practice, during the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Virginia on April 8, 2022. Team U.S. is part of more than 500 participants from 20 countries who will take part in this multi-sport event featuring ten adaptive sports, including archery, field, indoor rowing, powerlifting, swimming, track, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and a driving challenge.

The Wheelchair Rugby team works on their skills during the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Va.

U.S. Army Spc. Chad Krantz, left, Retired Staff Sgt. Joel Rodriguez practicing track and feild events during the U.S.Army Adaptive Sports Camp at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 30.Over 70 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers are training in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Adaptive Sports Camp celebrates wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers' ability to recover and overcome. The Army holds qualifying trials for Active Duty, wounded, ill or injured Soldiers to assess and select athletes for competition in the DoD Warrior Games Challenge. This year, the DoD Warrior Games Challenge takes place in June 2023 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California.

High angle view of a group of mid adult men in wheelchairs playing basketball

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 20, 2022) Members of Team USSOCOM and Marine Corps compete in wheelchair rugby prelims during the 2022 DoD Warrior Games, on Aug. 20, 2022. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

The wheelchair basketball team scrimmages during the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Va.

Retired U.S. Army Spc. Brent Garlic, Team U.S., throws a basketball at the wheelchair basketball practice, during the Invictus Games Team U.S. Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Virginia on April 11, 2022. Team U.S. is part of more than 500 participants from 20 countries who will take part in this multi-sport event featuring ten adaptive sports, including archery, field, indoor rowing, powerlifting, swimming, track, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and a driving challenge.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 24, 2022) Team Marine Corps and Team Ukraine compete in wheelchair basketball at the 2022 DoD Warrior Games, Aug. 24, 2022. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Mike Haley, left, Spc. Togia Melesete , practicing for Wheelchair BasketBall during the U.S. Army Adaptive Sports Camp at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 30th. Over 70 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers are training in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Adaptive Sports Camp celebrates wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers' ability to recover and overcome. The Army holds qualifying trials for Active Duty, wounded, ill or injured Soldiers to assess and select athletes for competition in the DoD Warrior Games Challenge. This year, the DoD Warrior Games Challenge takes place in June 2023 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California.

Recovering service members with Wounded Warrior Regiment participate in a training camp in San Antonio, Texas, June 6, 2022. Marines attended the camp to hone their skills in wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and sitting volleyball to prepare for the 2022 DoD Warrior Games. The DoD Warrior Games is a multi-sport event for wounded, ill, and injured service members.

Disable athletes playing rugby at court

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. (Ret.) Joshua Smith, a Team Air Force Warrior Games athlete, participates in the tip off during the gold medal match for wheelchair rugby versus Team Navy at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, August 22th, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. Created in 2010, the DoD Warrior Games introduces wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans to Paralympic-style sports. These games showcase the resilient spirit of todays service members across all branches of the military, including partner nations.

Men playing basketball

Disabled War veterans mixed race opposing basketball teams in wheelchairs photographed in action while playing an important match in a modern hall. High quality photo. Disabled War veterans mixed race opposing basketball teams in wheelchairs photographed in action while playing an important match in a modern hall.

Retired U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Gregory Walker and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cole Thielen react to the referee's call while competing in a game of wheelchair rugby during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 21, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army at the Walt Disney World Resort, this years Warrior Games sees service members and veterans from across the DoD competing in a variety of adaptive sports alongside armed forces athletes from Canada and Ukraine.

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