TY KING
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Competitor
ADF service: I joined the Royal Australian Navy in July 2013, served just over 9 years and discharged in October 2022. I joined as a Marine Technician and later specialised as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician. I deployed to the Middle East on Operation Manitou, South East Asia on Indo-Pacific Endeavour and to Hawaii to do Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC).
Other information: I am currently working as a buyer’s agent. I am raising my first child, Capri, with my wonderful partner, Gabby.
Age: 31
Hometown: Cessnock, NSW
Current town: Mango Hill, QLD
Competing in: Indoor rowing, snowboarding, and wheelchair rugby.
What is the nature of your injury or illness? I have osteoarthritis in my knee from a bucket handle tear and have patellar instability as well as mental health issues.
Sport background: Growing up I competed in soccer, cricket and rugby league. While serving, I played rugby league, rugby union and golf.
What role has sport played in your rehabilitation? Sport has been a massive help for getting me back into a team environment and also to help my mental health by being around like-minded people.
How did you feel when you were told you made the Invictus Games team? To be able to put on the green and gold and represent my country at the Invictus Games makes me feel incredibly proud and excited.
What is your greatest achievement to date? Becoming a father.
Why did you apply for Invictus Games? Having seen what the Games have done for others who have been on that stage before, it made me want to get back into the team environment that I have missed. Hopefully it will help me, like it has so many others.
What will ‘winning’ look like for you at the Games? Winning will be being back in that competitive environment again and being able to meet other nations from around the world, while also supporting and encouraging the new friends I have made along the way.
Who is supporting you at the Games? My partner, my baby daughter and hopefully my parents.
Only 50 DAYS TO GO until @invictusgames25 kicks off in Vancouver Whistler!
Team Australia have been busy putting the finishing touches on their training ahead of competition in Canada!
Not long now! Drop the team some words of encouragement in the comments. 💛🖤
@weareinvictusgames
We partner with @sportsadf to deliver Team Australia to the Invictus Games.
In an Invictus Games first, veterans will compete in winter sports at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Hear from Invictus Games alumni and Para Athlete Matt Brumby as he introduces us to Nordic Skiing and Biathlon.
Nordic Skiing challenges competitors to race across rugged terrain using classic skiing techniques, showcasing their stamina and mental toughness in this test of endurance. Split between novices and advance skiers, competitors will race between 750m to 1500m.
The Biathlon adds a twist, combining the physical demands of cross-country skiing with the precision of target shooting, where competitors will use electronic shooting systems to test their focus to hit every mark.
@matty.brumby
#nordicskiing #biathlon #unconqueredtogether #unconquered
Congratulations to those members of Team Veteran who raced at the 2024 ACT Veterans Indoor Rowing in Shoalhaven, NSW earlier this month.
Veteran Engagement Coordinator Megan was on hand cheering on the team, inspired by how close this group have become by participating in regular indoor rowing throughout the year.
"It was amazing to witness the camaraderie, determination, and sheer effort on display."
Our local engagement team facilitates sporting opportunities like this regularly, to find one near you, join your local Facebook group via the link in bio.
#indoorrowing #veteransport #invictusaustralia #invictusaus #supportavetetan #veteransupport