[1][2][3] Around 300 competitors from 13 countries which have fought alongside the United Kingdom in recent military campaigns participated.
These included the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Denmark, New Zealand and Afghanistan.
Competitive events were held at many of the venues used during the 2012 Olympics, including the Copper Box and the Lee Valley Athletics Centre.
The closing concert was broadcast on BBC Two hosted by Clare Balding and Greg James.
[6] The concert was hosted by Nick Grimshaw and Fearne Cotton, with live performances from Foo Fighters, Kaiser Chiefs, James Blunt, Rizzle Kicks, Ryan Adams and Ellie Goulding.