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Bryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson to perform at Invictus Games closing ceremonies in Toronto

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Prince Harry in Toronto for launch of Invictus Games
Mon, May 2: Prince Harry was joined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the launch of next year's Invictus Games in Toronto. The event is a sports competition for wounded soldiers — a cause that is close to the prince's heart after serving 10 years in the army. Jennifer Tryon reports – May 2, 2016

TORONTO – Canadian rockers Bryan Adams and Bachman & Turner will perform at the closing ceremonies of the Invictus Games in Toronto this fall.

French-Canadian singer-songwriter Coeur de pirate and American pop star Kelly Clarkson will also feature in the event, which will be held at the Air Canada Centre on Sept. 30.

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The sporting competition was founded by Prince Harry as a way to inspire and motivate wounded soldiers on their paths to recovery.

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Tickets are also still available for the Sept. 23 opening ceremonies, which will feature performances from Alessia Cara, Sarah McLachlan and the Tenors.

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Sporting event tickets cost $25 and both opening and closing ceremony tickets start at $60.

There will be 550 competitors from 17 countries coming to Toronto to compete in 12 sports, including track and field, swimming and, in a first for the Invictus Games, golf.

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