Warrior Games
Warrior Games
Warrior Games: What It Is and Why It Is So Important for Wounded Veterans
Each year, military athletes from across the country unite at the Warrior Games to compete in an array of adaptive sports.
The Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games highlights the physical and mental toughness of the wounded, ill, or injured veterans and service members participating and how competing helps them on their recovery journeys. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is a proud sponsor of the Warrior Games, and many warriors registered with WWP™ are among the competitors."
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is a proud sponsor of Warrior Games, and many warriors registered with WWP™ are among the competitors.
"I found these sports through an adaptive event with Wounded Warrior Project and after that I believed in myself because I saw others doing the same."
Maria Edwards, WWP warrior and Team U.S. Navy athlete at the 2025 Warrior Games
"Adaptive sports can continue or rebuild the competitive fire that our.
service members and veterans experienced during their service time."
James Herrera, WWP Physical Health and Wellness vice president
Learn more about the 2025 DoD Warrior Games
Contact: Rich Donnelly, Public Relations, rdonnelly@woundedwarriorproject.org, 904.831.7315
About Wounded Warrior Project Wounded Warrior Project is our nation’s leading veterans service organization, focused on the total well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured veterans. Our programs, advocacy, and awareness efforts help warriors thrive, provide essential lifelines to families and caregivers, and prevent veteran suicides. Learn more about Wounded Warrior Project.
