The inaugural Winter Invictus Games are set to take place in February 2025. On January 29, veteran Yevhen Kaus was introduced during the Barrier-Free Council meeting, representing the National Team in Vancouver. 

Yevhen Kaus — a certified coach in adaptive canoeing, works with the «Federation of Marine Multi-Sports of Ukraine» in Odesa region. 

During the full-scale war, Yevhen suffered severe injuries resulting in the loss of both legs. He will compete in three disciplines: curling, biathlon, and skeleton in Vancouver. 

Other members of the Ukrainian team from Odesa region include:

- Olexiy Vasylyev, soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, wounded in March 2023 in Bakhmut; 
- Illia Pylypenko, sailor of the Armed Forces, injured in September 2022 due to a mine explosion; 
- Olexiy Prytula, senior soldier of the Armed Forces, wounded in September 2022 in the vicinity of Yampolivka. 

The Invictus Games — the largest international event for veterans who have been injured while fulfilling their military duties. 

Ukraine's participation in 2025 will mark the fifth time. The Games in Vancouver will be the first-ever hybrid Winter Games in history. 

Veterans will compete in alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, skeleton, and wheelchair curling, alongside traditional sports like sitting volleyball and wheelchair basketball.