Invictus Games: Round-up of the first day of sporting action
It was a strong start for Team UK on the first day of sporting action at the Invictus Games in Germany.
After a record attendance at the opening ceremony, the crowds weren't left disappointed for day one of the competition in Dusseldorf, which features participants from 21 different nations.
Two gold medals in the 100m events kicked off a strong Sunday for Team UK in the athletics.
Army veteran Rich Potter won gold in his final.
The former soldier decided to have his lower leg amputated in 2018 following a football tackle three years earlier that left him unable to walk and living in constant pain.
And Wali Noori guided by Henry Woodward took gold in the visually impaired 100m final.
In 2009, he was working with British forces as a translator and cultural advisor in Afghanistan when he was hit by an IED placed by the Taliban, leaving him blind.
Elsewhere, it was success for Team UK in the powerlifting.
After being medically discharged with a spine injury, Morgan Dally only started the sport a few months ago and on Sunday smashed his personal best.
And in the wheelchair rugby, Team UK are sitting top of their group after wins over France and Italy.
The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event that was launched in 2014 by the Duke of Sussex.
The adaptive event is aimed at wounded, injured or sick Armed Forces personnel and veterans, and it takes its name from the Latin word 'Invictus', meaning 'unconquered' or 'undefeated'.
Forces News will be bringing you all the latest news from the Invictus Games throughout the week.
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