The war in Ukraine hangs like a lead blanket over the fifth Invictus Games, which will be held in the Netherlands for the first time. An initiative of the British Prince Harry as a tribute to soldiers injured physically and mentally during their service. With the power of sport as part of rehabilitation and inspiration, but also to create more understanding and respect for what soldiers go through. The current struggle in Europe now undoubtedly conveys that latter goal more clearly to non-military personnel.
The Vermeulen sisters went on a mission as soldiers and doctors: ‘People wrongly think that soldiers are in favor of war’ | the Hague
