
Veteran Games Finals unite thousands on Sunshine Coast
The 2026 Veteran Games Finals brings together thousands of veterans and serving defence personnel from around the world to the Sunshine Coast for a series of physical and mental challenges. Founded by former Special Forces Commander Heston Russell, the event focuses on veterans' mental health through reconnection and purpose, with teams competing from Australia, the UK, and the US at the Sunshine Coast Stadium. The games feature obstacle courses, ninja walls, and community participation opportunities including a chin-up challenge fundraiser by presenting sponsor Veterans First Consulting.
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