The Invictus Games, which are presented by Jaguar Land Rover, start next week and will last for four days and include events such as archery, athletics, wheelchair basketball and rugby, cycling, powerlifting, indoor rowing, swimming, sitting volleyball and a special driving challenge.

After a tough three month training and trial period, former Paralympian Nick Beighton, 32, who lives in Asterley, near Shrewsbury, was selected to be part of the rowing team. He joins archer Mikey Hall, 39, who grew up in St Martin’s, Oswestry, to represent Great Britain on criteria such as commitment to training, performance, progression in the sport and feedback from Sports Recovery coaches.

The Invictus Games team will come from all over the UK, from Kinloss to Torpoint, representing their country in the inaugural games. There will also be a unique competitive driving challenge organised by Jaguar Land Rover.

Nick, who attended Meole Brace School and Shrewsbury Sixth Form College, joined the Army when he was 24-years-old and trained at Sandhurst during the same time as Prince William. He then undertook Royal Engineers officer training, before being posted to Germany as a troop commander with 28 Regiment.

It was while serving in Afghanistan in 2009 that Nick was injured on October 5. He was on patrol and stepped on an improvised explosive device, which ripped through his body. He lost his left leg and his right leg was amputated. His pelvis was also broken.

Nick was flow back to Selly Oak Hospital and was unconscious for 10 days. He then received treatment at Headley Court in Surrey.

While at Headley Court, he took part in Help for Heroes Battle Back programme, a UK Military initiative, and was talent spotted for rowing. He then took up the sport full time and came fourth by 0.21 of a second in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

While Nick, who does voluntary work for Energize, a Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin County Sports Partnership, pushed himself to the limits for the Paralympic Games, he has not rowed since due to other commitments but has taken up the sport again for the Invictus Games.

“It feels very familiar to be back rowing and I’m enjoying it,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity to be involved in the Invictus Games. It’s great to be doing something with lots of other veterans.”

Help for Heroes has supported Nick through his injury. Through the Quick Reaction Fund, supported by a number of Service Charities, Nick received a hand bike. The charity also helped Nick, who lives with his partner Alexis and son Jonah, eight months, with funding for an Open University course. He has taken part in training camps at the charity’s Tedworth House and Plymouth Recovery Centres.

Dr Ralf Speth, Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover said: “Jaguar Land Rover is immensely proud to be enabling these Invictus Games and supporting the British Armed Forces team. We have been inspired by the passion with which Prince Harry has championed this visionary idea, to celebrate the commitment and achievements of wounded, injured and sick Service personnel. In addition, we’re exploring with the Royal Foundation and the Ministry of Defence innovative ways of enhancing their employment prospects and those of other Service personnel when moving into civilian life, to create a lasting legacy from the Games.”

Martin Colclough, British Team Manager for the Games and Head of Sports Recovery at Help for Heroes said: “Help for Heroes is delighted to have played a part in the training and development of the British Armed Forces as part of our Sports Recovery programme. Sport plays such an important part in the recovery of our ill and injured and it’s fantastic we’ve been able to provide them with this opportunity. We’ve got a great team that is going to be a force to be reckoned with during the Invictus Games!”

Having been put through their paces by the Help for Heroes Sports Recovery team during trials held nationwide, the selected competitors will now begin ramping up their training and focusing on the games that begin on September 10.

Nick’s main competition will take place on September 13 at Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.