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Invictus Games: Queen 'deeply moved' Invictus Games: Queen 'deeply moved'
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The Queen has told competitors in the inaugural Invictus Games she has been "deeply moved by your courage, determination and talent".The Queen has told competitors in the inaugural Invictus Games she has been "deeply moved by your courage, determination and talent".
In a statement read by Games organiser Prince Harry at the closing ceremony, she said they had "overcome great adversity just to take part". In a statement read out by organiser Prince Harry at the closing ceremony, she said competitors had "overcome great adversity just to take part".
Wounded servicemen and women from 13 countries have taken part in the Games, which officially finish on Sunday. The prince added that those who had taken part had shown their "unconquerable" character.
On Friday, the prince took part in an exhibition game of wheelchair rugby. Wounded servicemen and women from 13 countries took part in the games.
Prince Harry read out a statement from the Queen to crowds at a concert in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to mark the end of the games.
'Enormous challenges''Enormous challenges'
"Prince Philip and I send our heartfelt congratulations to the organisers and supporters of this competition and most importantly to you men and women of the armed forces who have overcome great adversity just to take part in these Games," the Queen said."Prince Philip and I send our heartfelt congratulations to the organisers and supporters of this competition and most importantly to you men and women of the armed forces who have overcome great adversity just to take part in these Games," the Queen said.
"As I have followed the competition over the past four days, I have been deeply moved by your courage, determination and talent."As I have followed the competition over the past four days, I have been deeply moved by your courage, determination and talent.
"All of you have used the power of sport to enhance your own recovery and to raise wider awareness of the enormous challenges faced by wounded veterans.""All of you have used the power of sport to enhance your own recovery and to raise wider awareness of the enormous challenges faced by wounded veterans."
The Queen said the success of the Games "can be measured not by medals won but by the renewed sense of purpose and confidence in your abilities that you have gained". The Queen said the success of the games could "be measured not by medals won but by the renewed sense of purpose and confidence in your abilities that you have gained".
She added: "I send my warmest good wishes and congratulations to you all."She added: "I send my warmest good wishes and congratulations to you all."
The concert, in front of a sell-out crowd of 26,000, featured acts including rock bands Foo Fighters and Kaiser Chiefs.
Prince Harry told the crowd the games had shown "the very best of the human spirit".
"These games have been about seeing guys sprinting for the finish line and then turning round to clap the last man in.
"They have been about team-mates choosing to cross the line together, not wanting to come second, but not wanting the other guys too either," he said.
'Huge achievement''Huge achievement'
The Games have featured more than 400 competitors in track and field events and disciplines including cycling and indoor rowing. The games featured more than 400 competitors in track and field events and disciplines including cycling and indoor rowing.
Teams have travelled from the US, Afghanistan, New Zealand and across Europe to take part in events at the Olympic Park and Lee Valley Athletics Centre in London.Teams have travelled from the US, Afghanistan, New Zealand and across Europe to take part in events at the Olympic Park and Lee Valley Athletics Centre in London.
Wednesday's opening ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park was watched by 6,500 spectators including the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Cambridge.
Invictus Games in numbersInvictus Games in numbers
See here for more coverage of the inaugural gamesSee here for more coverage of the inaugural games
Prime Minister David Cameron, meanwhile, has said the Games could become a permanent fixture. Prime Minister David Cameron, meanwhile, has said the games could become a permanent fixture.
"What's exciting is that other countries are now coming forward and saying 'we would like to host an Invictus Games as well'," he told Forces TV. "What's exciting is that other countries are now coming forward and saying, 'We would like to host an Invictus Games as well,'" he told Forces TV.
"And I think there's every chance that this can become a real institution and a huge achievement for Prince Harry.""And I think there's every chance that this can become a real institution and a huge achievement for Prince Harry."