A gold medal moment: British Army veteran proposes to girlfriend in front of cheering crowds at the Invictus Games An British army veteran proposed to his girlfriend at the Invictus Games – and was thrilled when she said yes.
James Cairns, 35, went down on one knee to propose to Hannah Wild in front of cheering friends and family at the start of the wheelchair basketball match for Team UK.
Since losing his leg to a sniper bullet in Afghanistan, James has been training towards the Invictus Games and is now competing in three sports, biathlon, swimming and wheelchair basketball.
James proposed to his partner at a wheelchair basketball match at the Invictus Games.
What a moment the #InvictusGames starts with a wedding proposal ❤️#TeamUK’s James Cairns asks his girlfriend to marry him following his game in the wheelchair basketball 🏀 #IG25 #InvictusGames2025 pic.twitter.com/ZlkldslXZL.
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