The Warrior Games, a unique partnership between the
Department of Defense and U.S. Olympic Committee Paralympic
Military Program, showcase the resilient spirit of
today's wounded, ill, or injured service members from
all branches of the military. After overcoming
significant physical and behavioral injuries, these men
and women demonstrate the power of ability over
disability and the spirit of competition. Athletes
compete in sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball,
swimming, cycling, track & field, archery & competitive
shooting. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to
the athletes or team members place 1st, 2nd and 3rd in
their events respectively. Warrior Games is about more
than winning medals-it's about overcoming challenges to
celebrate accomplishments. Each athlete competing tells
a story of triumph, regardless of whether they stand on
the podium.
Here are highlights of the Warrior
Games 2013 (May 11-16) with the U.S. Marines receiving
the Champion's Cup with the most medals won (100),
closely followed by the U.S. Army (85 medals), then the
U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.
Video segments
courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense / Edited by
USA Patriotism!
Warrior Games 2013
