Event Overview
- What: International adaptive sporting competition for wounded, injured, and sick service members and veterans.
- When: February 8–16, 2025.
- Where: Hosted in Vancouver and Whistler on the territories of the Four Host First Nations.
- Who: Up to 550 competitors from 25 nations, competing in 11 sports (6 of them winter sports introduced for the first time).
Mission
1. Deliver a world-class Games.
2. Support competitors and families in their recovery journey.
3. Advance reconciliation, inclusion, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
Values
- Unconquered, Fun, Inspiration, Lifting Others, Excellence, Transformation.
Sports
- Winter: Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Skeleton, and Wheelchair Curling.
- Others: Indoor Rowing, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby.
Venues
- Vancouver: BC Place, Rogers Arena, Vancouver Convention Centre, Hillcrest Centre, UBC Aquatics Centre.
- Whistler: Whistler Blackcomb, Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler Sliding Centre.
Funding and Partnerships
- Supported by the Government of Canada, BC Province, corporate sponsors like ATCO and Boeing, and others.
- Budget aims for balance and financial legacy.
Broadcast
- Bell Media will provide national live coverage of the opening and closing ceremonies on TSN and CTV.
Volunteers and Family
- Over 1,600 volunteers during the Games.
- Competitors can bring two family members or friends, emphasizing the shared recovery journey.
Sustainability and Legacy Goals
1. Introduce hybrid adaptive sports formats.
2. Provide year-round adaptive sports opportunities.
3. Focus on mental health support for families and friends.
This event marks a milestone for inclusion and innovation in adaptive sports while showcasing the beauty and spirit of Vancouver and Whistler.