Former RAF analyst from Norfolk selected for Invictus Games
Peter Lauder, 45, will represent Team UK at the international adaptive multi-sport event in Canada in February.
Mr Lauder, who served in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan, was diagnosed with a fractured necro of the femur, a severe hip injury, and underwent a hip replacement in 2020.
The surgery resulted in nerve damage, loss of feeling, and one leg being shorter than the other.
He will compete in indoor rowing, wheelchair rugby, and sitting volleyball.
King's Lynn man selected for Invictus Games in Canada (Image: Suppled)
Mr Lauder said: 'I play wheelchair rugby league with two ex-Invictus Games competitors, and they actually encouraged me to re-apply this year, given the positive experiences they'd recently had at the Games.
"They told me I need this after all that's been going on with my injury and personal life these past few months.
"After going back and forth on it, I decided to apply."
The Invictus Games were established in 2014 by Prince Harry for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans, to participate in as part of their recovery journey.
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Mr Lauder said: 'It's been a brilliant way to get back into the sports I love and to compete at a national level for Team UK.
"I've been able to connect with like-minded people from a military background and do something for myself and although there is a lot I still cannot do; I have discovered there is a lot I can do through sport.
'It won't be about the medals for me, it will be about enjoying the experience.
"If I can bring back learnings from the Games and try get more adaptive sports happening in Norfolk that'll be a bonus.'
The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will take place from February 8 to 16.
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