Ukraine to potentially host Prince Harry's Invictus Games in 2029
News Corp Columnist Angela Mollard discusses Prince Harry's Invictus Games which has announced Ukraine is one of six countries showing ambition to host the 2029 games.
'It's hard to believe that you could hold an event like that with their ongoing geopolitical issues,' Ms Mollard told Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power.
'Harry went to Ukraine just a couple of months ago and met with veterans.
'Just the notion that Ukraine may be in a space to be able to do that in four years' time is heartwarming.
'It shows why Harry's central philosophy around Invictus will have resonance for years to come.'
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