Link to Full ArticleLIFTING the barbell proudly above his head, former Royal Marine commando Mitchell Singleton knew he had come a long way in his recovery.
The 59-year-old, who served in the Falklands War and in Iraq, is one of a 60-strong team chosen by British military charities for the Veterans Games
Unlike other events such as the Invictus Games, competitors aren’t required to qualify, instead charities choose veterans most in need of uplifting.
Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer paid a visit to the Games, where the Brit heroes compete against overseas veterans across different disciplines including swimming and cross fit
Among the heroes was Craig Lundberg, 37, from Liverpool, who lost his sight in a rocket grenade attack in Iraq.
