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Jaguar Land Rover announces celebrity wheelchair rugby exhibition match at Invictus Games Orlando 2016

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  • Invictus Games, founded by #invictusgames Foundation Patron Prince Harry, is a sporting #event for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans and will be hosted in #orlando, Florida, May 8-12
  • Jaguar Land Rover is the presenting #sponsor of the Games and both the US and UK teams
  • WWE Superstar, actor and reality television show host John Cena and actor Wilmer Valderrama will be Jaguar Land Rover’s ambassadors throughout the #invictusgames and captain the Wheelchair #rugby Exhibition Match teams
  • Additional celebrity participants include Eric Decker, Jessie James Decker, Derek Hough, Shawn Johnson and more, showing their support of the #invictusgames by taking part in the #jaguarlandrover Wheelchair #rugby Exhibition Match on May 11

 
(ORLANDO, FLORIDA) – May 9, 2016 – Jaguar Land Rover is proud to support the #invictusgames #orlando 2016, a multi-sport #event for wounded, ill and injured service members. #jaguarlandrover, presenting partner for 2016, is excited to announce its proprietary #event, the Jaguar Land Rover Wheelchair #rugby Exhibition Match (May 11), inviting celebrity guests to play alongside the wheelchair #rugby players.  Anchored by Jaguar Land Rover’s ambassadors, WWE Superstar, actor and reality television show host #johncena and actor #wilmervalderrama, the #event is a friendly match that showcases the abilities of the wheelchair #rugby exhibition match players against some of their favorite celebrities and athletes.
 
The two ambassadors will lead teams of celebrity participants including Eric Decker, Jesse James Decker, Derek Hough, Shawn Johnson and more in an exhibition match to celebrate their support of the ex-servicemen and servicewomen competing at the #invictusgames 2016. #jaguarlandrover recently announced their sponsorship of the UK and US Teams, the #jaguarlandrover Driving Challenge (May 7) and its new U.S. Retail Network Veterans Employment Program.
 
“It’s an honor to be a part of the #invictusgames this year,” said #johncena. “These men and women represent some of our nations bravest and I can’t wait to celebrate them in the upcoming Games.”
 
“Our Veterans and military personnel are incredible heroes and I am thrilled to be able to join the great community at the #invictusgames alongside #jaguarlandrover,” added actor #wilmervalderrama.  
 
The #jaguarlandrover Wheelchair #rugby Exhibition Match will see two teams of celebrities and competitors competing in eight-minute halves. Teams will consist of three celebrities, one celebrity team manager, wheelchair #rugby players, and one wheelchair #rugby coach each.
Celebrity competitors include:

  • WWE Superstar, actor and reality television show host John Cena
  • Actor Wilmer Valderrama
  • New York Jet Eric Decker
  • Country singer Jessie James Decker
  • Emmy award-winning dancer, actor, and New York Times best-selling author Derek Hough
  • Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson
  • Singer, Laura Wright, who also composed the score for the #invictusgames #orlando 2016 opening ceremony
  • Former Jacksonville Jaguar and 1997 Pro Bowler, placekicker Mike Hollis

 
In addition to the match, #jaguarlandrover will further its commitment to the Games by presenting two awards during the Closing Ceremony on May 12, the Land Rover Above and Beyond award and the Jaguar Exceptional Performance award. The Land Rover Above and Beyond award will be presented to an individual who has gone above and beyond not only what is expected as a competitor, but also as a teammate at the #invictusgames. It is judged on sportsmanship, commitment to the Games and demonstration of an inspiring example of ‘Invictus Spirit’.  The Jaguar Exceptional Performance Award will be presented to a competitor who has achieved outstanding performances throughout Games week, displaying true determination and dedication. The awards will be presented by #johncena and #wilmervalderrama as part of the closing ceremony and celebration of the Games.

The #invictusgames are the international adaptive sporting #event for wounded, ill and injured servicemen and servicewomen, both serving and Veteran. The inaugural #invictusgames, held in London in September 2014, saw over 400 competitors from 13 nations compete in nine sports. The #invictusgames 2016 will see 500 competitors from 14 nations compete in 10 sports: Athletics; Archery; Wheelchair Basketball; Road Cycling; Powerlifting; Indoor Rowing; Wheelchair #rugby; Swimming, Sitting Volleyball, and a new sport for 2016, Wheelchair Tennis.
 
Launched in 2014 by Prince Harry, the second edition of the Games will take place from May 8-12 2016 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in #orlando. #jaguarlandrover also recently announced that it will continue as Presenting Partner of the 2017 Invictus Games to be held in Toronto, Canada.