Bruce Springsteen To Play At Invictus Closing Ceremony In Toronto

Bruce Springsteen will perform at the 2017 Invictus Games closing ceremony in Toronto next month. 

The rock veteran will join Bryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson and Coeur de Pirate in celebrating the wrap of the week-long games. 

More than 550 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans from 17 nations will compete in the third edition of the Invictus Games. 

Springsteen said: 

“At the Invictus Games, it’s not just about the hurdles that competitors experienced during competition, but about overcoming the obstacles that life has presented them. The Games are a remarkable opportunity for brothers and sisters in arms to join forces and demonstrate the true strength of their spirit. It is an absolute honour and privilege to perform for them at the Closing Ceremony as a send-off to a week of competition in Toronto.”

Earlier this month, the Invictus Games 'Spirit Flame' landed in Germany before travelling to a medical centre for wounded soldiers.

The flame’s journey will culminate at the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony in Toronto on September 23, where it will be carried onto the stage by a Canadian competitor accompanied by family.

They will then light the 'I AM' cauldron, marking the start of the 2017 Invictus Games.

The flame represents the wounded warriors’ spirit that despite injury or illness still burns bright, visible in their journey to and participation in the highly competitive Invictus Games.

In May, Prince Harry, Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, announced the team selected to represent the UK at the Toronto games