Before the Polish squad took off for Germany, they were given a going-away meeting on Thursday by the defense minister.
Mariusz Błaszczak wished the team members success in the upcoming event, emphasizing the pivotal role of sports in the daily lives of veteran soldiers.
Poland’s Chef de Mission, Col. Mariusz Pogonowski, told reporters on Thursday that the entire Polish team are eager to perform their best.
“In this edition of the Invictus Games, Poland is represented by 20 athletes,” Pogonowski said.
“Their prospects are promising across all competitions. I want to emphasize that all athletes are here to represent our country in the best way possible and to excel in front of their families,” he added
The Invictus Games are set to kick off on Saturday, offering a week-long spectacle of athletic prowess.
Click on the audio player above for a report by Radio Poland's Michał Owczarek.
