A spokesman confirmed Boeing remains a partner, and new commercial backers are joining
Organisers of the Invictus Games have firmly rejected speculation that the Birmingham 2027 edition could be scrapped, insisting the event is progressing with expanding commercial backing.
Rumours had circulated suggesting the multi-sport competition for wounded, injured and sick military veterans was at risk of cancellation owing to a loss of sponsors, including Boeing.
A spokesman for the Games moved swiftly to quash those claims, confirming that not only does Boeing remain a partner, but new commercial backers are also being brought on board.
Among them is Defender, the Jaguar Land Rover brand, which has been added as a commercial partner for the eighth edition of the competition.
In his full statement, the spokesman said: "Commercial partnerships continue to develop for Birmingham 2027, with further exciting announcements to follow in due course.
"Boeing remains in a multi-year partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation supporting sport recovery programmes through 2027.
"Boeing also continues to support Invictus Germany and Invictus Australia. Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 remains in active discussions with Boeing, alongside other partners, regarding Birmingham 2027."
The statement made clear that the aerospace giant's involvement with the Invictus movement extends well beyond a single event, spanning multiple international programmes and an ongoing foundation-level relationship.
The Invictus Games were established by Prince Harry in 2014 as a sporting competition dedicated to celebrating the resilience of military personnel and veterans who have been wounded, injured or sick.
Next year's edition, the eighth, will be staged at the National Exhibition Centre and Sandwell Aquatic Centre in Birmingham.
The Duke of Sussex recently visited the city to mark the one-year countdown to the event.
Shortly afterwards, speculation emerged claiming the Games were haemorrhaging sponsors, with Boeing, described as the headline sponsor, allegedly departing, and that the Birmingham edition could be the last.
On the suggestion that Birmingham could mark the final chapter for the Invictus Games, the spokesman was equally emphatic.
He said: "South Korea has already been announced as host of the 2029 Invictus Games, demonstrating the continued international growth of the Invictus movement and its future beyond Birmingham 2027."
The confirmation of a ninth edition in South Korea serves as a clear rebuttal to any notion that the competition's days are numbered.
