Veterans train for Warrior Games

Wounded warrior project


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Posted: 03/08/2012

Soldiers, some wounded or ill came from all across the country with hopes of representing the army in the warrior games, which starts next month in Colorado.

They will train at Fort Meade, starting today and going through March 12th.

The athletes will compete in archery, cycling, wheelchair basketball, shooting, swimming, track and field, and sitting volleyball during the 2012 Warrior games.

The competition takes place in Colorado Spring from April 30th to May 5th.

The team will include athletes from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Special Operations.

Team members will be announced later this month.

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