lee ann gregg has a preview of that event. >> reporter: u.s.vice members and veterans during one of their final practices before the warrior games where 260 milliontary athletes who have suffered injuries or illness will compete in seven sports. >> disable washes away as sport takes over. >> reporter: the competition and rivalry are fierce, but winning son-in-law pa is only part of why they're here. >> losing a leg doesn't take that away from you. >> good therapy for us. get a chance to open up with people that understand. >> reporter: along with teams representing each branch of the armed forces for the first time this year a british squad will compete after last year participating on an exhibition basis. prince harry will be among those attending the games. the prince will have a chance to meet service members like israel del toro who suffered third degree burns over most of his body from an ied blast in afghanistan and lost both his hands. del toro is a strong proponent of the games. >> it helps you realize, you know, there are opportunities