Wheels in Motion: Day 2 of the 2025 DoD Warrior Games Showcases Grit and Glory
- Dante
- Jul 20
- 2 min read
The second day of the Department of Defense Warrior Games, held on July 19, 2025, roared to life with two high-intensity competitions: cycling and wheelchair basketball (WCBB). Aptly themed “Wheels in Motion,” the day was a powerful testament to the athletes’ resilience, strength, and unrelenting spirit. Cycling events dominated the morning as athletes took on the road race and time trials. Each turn of the wheel on the course was met with determination, drawing spectators into the fast-paced energy of the competition. Individual results were officially released, honoring those who pushed boundaries and broke personal records in pursuit of excellence. In the afternoon, the focus shifted to the wheelchair basketball court, where fierce matchups and passionate teamwork defined the games. As fans cheered from the stands, teams battled with intensity and sportsmanship. By the day’s end, the semi-finalists had been named: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations Command (SOCOM) will advance, continuing their quest for WCBB gold. The athletes’ performances on Day 2 served as a clear reminder of the Warrior Games’ mission: to celebrate the recovery and achievement of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Their dedication and performance transcended sport, echoing the deeper values of perseverance and unity. Looking ahead to July 21, the action continues with Day 2 of Precision Air at Norris Penrose from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by Indoor Rowing from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Reid Gym. The evening will conclude with two medal ceremonies at the Warrior Games Plaza, honoring Precision Air and Indoor Rowing competitors. As the Warrior Games continue, each day brings new challenges and triumphs—but none greater than the story of every athlete who dares to compete, inspire, and overcome.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Moncivais, left, a Maryland native and mortarman with the Wounded Warrior Regiment, observes during a cycling competition at the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on July 19, 2025. The 2025 DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition that honors the dedication and resilience of military service members as they recover from wounds, injuries, or illnesses. Through a series of competitive sports, the Games showcase the remarkable strength, determination, and potential of our nation's warriors.
U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Christopher Duke, a South Dakota native and corpsman/ field medical service technician, waits to begin during a cycling competition for the Department of Defense Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 19, 2025. The 2025 DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition that celebrates the dedication of military service members resiliency in recovering from being wounded, injured, and or ill through a series of competitive sports that demonstrates the remarkable potential of our service members.
