LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 20, 2024) – There was an air of fierce competitiveness and camaraderie Thursday as athletes returned to Walt Disney World Resort for the upcoming 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games hosted by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Wounded warriors representing each branch of the United States military and Australia’s military were back at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for a day of practice, sharpening their skills in wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball and seated volleyball.
More than 200 military heroes are set to compete in the Warrior Games from June 21-30 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The event is an adaptive sports paralympic-style competition that highlights the exceptional physical skills and mental toughness of wounded, ill and injured active duty and veteran service members. The games feature 11 adaptive sports including archery, cycling, precision air sports, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, indoor rowing and powerlifting.
It’s the second time the Warrior Games is being held at Disney. The event took place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in 2022.
Since the company was founded in 1923, The Walt Disney Company has honored U.S. military veterans and their families dating back to founders Walt and Roy O. Disney who both served their country during the First World War. Today, Disney remains committed to saluting those who serve in uniform and the families that support them with special discounts, daily flag retreat ceremonies at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, new military-inspired merchandise at select locations and more.
