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{{Infobox Olympic games| 2024 | Winter | Invictus |
| image       = Rimso-Nordfolden 2024 Winter Invictus logo.png
| image_size  = 250px
| alt         = 
| caption     = Emblem of the 2024 Winter Invictus Games
| host_city   = [[Rimso]] and [[Nordfolden]], [[Scovern]]
| motto       = ''Omfhavn det umulige''<br>''Faðma hið ómögulega''<br>{{small|("Embrace the impossible")}}
| nations     = 44
| athletes    = 2,937
| events      = 118 in 10 sports (18 disciplines)
| opening     = 17 February 2024
| closing     = 5 March 2024
| opened_by   = [[Scovern|King Henrik]]
| cauldron    = 
| stadium     = [[Rimso|Rentenbank Arena]]
| summer_prev = [[2022 Summer Invictus Games|Verlois 2022]]
| summer_next = [[2026 Summer Invictus Games|Sindae 2026]]
| winter_prev = [[2020 Winter Invictus Games|Novokharbatsk 2020]]
| winter_next = 
| prev        = 
| next        = 
}}
The '''2024 Winter Invictus Games''', officially the '''XIII Winter Invictus Games''' ({{lang-sk|XIII. Inviktiske vinterlege|XIII. Inviktiske vinterleker|XIII. Vetrarinvíktileikarnir}}) and alternatively known as '''Rimso{{ndash}}Nordfolden 2024''' for promotional purposes, will be the thirteenth edition of the [[Invictus Games|Winter Invictus Games]]. They will be held jointly in [[Rimso]] and [[Nordfolden]], [[Scovern]], between 17 February and 5 March 2024.

Rimso{{ndash}}Nordfolden was chosen as the host location at the meeting of the [[Invictus Games#International Invictus Committee|International Invictus Committee]] (IIC) in [[Alikianos]], [[Piraea]] in 2019. It is the second time Scovern has hosted the Winter Invictus Games, after [[1984 Winter Invictus Games|Helganes 1984]]. A total of 118 official events will be held across [[#Venues|nine venues]], with the opening and closing ceremonies held at the [[Rimso|Rentenbank Arena]] in [[Rimso]]. 

== Bids ==
Bidding for the 2024 games began in 2015. [[Rimso]], [[Invertwinc]], [[New Morwall]] and [[Tolbury]] were selected as candidates, while [[Visnagrad]] and [[Rahu]] did not make it past the planning stage.

=== Selection of candidate cities ===
The quality of bids was assessed in 2017 at the 119th IIC conference in [[Rongzhuo]], [[Shangea]]. Cities were given a score out of ten in various categories by IIC representatives.

{{2024 Invictus bid feasibility}}

=== Host city selection ===
The host city was selected from the four candidate cities at the 121st IIC conference in [[Alikianos]], [[Piraea]], in 2019.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ 2024 Winter Invictus bidding results
|-
! scope="col" | City
! scope="col" | Nation
! scope="col" | Round 1
! scope="col" | Round 2
! scope="col" | Round 3
|-
| '''[[Rimso|Rimso{{ndash}}Nordfolden]]'''
| '''{{flag|Scovern}}'''
| style="text-align: center;" | '''35'''
| style="text-align: center;" | '''43'''
| style="text-align: center;" | '''55'''
|-
| [[Invertwinc]]
| {{flag|Caldia}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 28
| style="text-align: center;" | 33
| style="text-align: center;" | 42
|-
| [[New Morwall]]
| {{flag|Rizealand}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 21
| style="text-align: center;" | 21
| style="text-align: center;" | {{ndash}}
|-
| [[Tolbury|Tolbury{{ndash}}Witburgh]]
| {{flag|Estmere}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 13
| style="text-align: center;" | {{ndash}}
| style="text-align: center;" | {{ndash}}
|-
|}

== Venues ==
{{Location map+
| Scovern
| width   = 420
| float = right
| caption = Locations of the host cities in [[Scovern]]
| places  =
  {{Location map~|Scovern|label='''[[Rimso]]'''|mark=Blue pog.svg|position=top|lat_deg=50.6|lon_deg=-94.5}}
  {{Location map~|Scovern|label='''[[Nordfolden]]'''|mark=Blue pog.svg|position=top|lat_deg=51.8|lon_deg=-99.0}}
}}

=== Rimso ===
* [[Rimso|Rentenbank Arena]]{{snd}}Opening and closing ceremonies<ref name="WIG venues">"Rimso–Nordfolden 2024 Venues". ''invictus.com''. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2023.</ref><ref name="WIG venues site">"Venues". ''rimso2024.com''. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2023.</ref><ref>"Rentenbank Arena er vært for åbnings- og afslutningsceremonier for 2024 Inviktiske vinterlege". ''[[Scovern|DM]]''. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2023.</ref>
* [[Rimso|Eikrol Velodrome]]{{snd}}Figure skating, speed skating (including short-track)<ref name="WIG venues"></ref><ref name="WIG venues site"></ref>
* [[Rimso|Queen Elisabeth Stadium]]{{snd}}Bandy, ice hockey<ref name="WIG venues"></ref><ref name="WIG venues site"></ref>
* [[Rimso|Kinobi Arena]]{{snd}}Curling, ice climbing<ref name="WIG venues"></ref><ref name="WIG venues site"></ref>
* [[Rimso|MBRimsø Media Park]]{{snd}}Primary media and broadcast centre (MBC)<ref name="WIG venues"></ref><ref name="WIG venues site"></ref><ref>"Nye Inviktus medieudviklinger". ''mbrimso.sk''. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2023.</ref>
* [[Rimso|Prinsenstorv]]{{snd}}Medal ceremonies and secondary MBC<ref>"Prinsenstorv in Rimso will host scenic medal ceremonies in 2024". ''invictus.com''. 18 June 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.</ref>

=== Nordfolden Invictus Winter Park ===
* [[Scovern|Revnettind Extreme Park]]{{snd}}Biathlon, cross-country skiing, Scovernois combined, ski jumping<ref name="WIG venues"></ref><ref name="WIG venues site"></ref>
* [[Scovern|Bifröst Sports Arena]]{{snd}}Bobsleigh, luge, skeleton<ref name="WIG venues"></ref><ref name="WIG venues site"></ref>
* [[Scovern|Nordfolden Ski Centre]]{{snd}}Aventine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding<ref name="WIG venues"></ref><ref name="WIG venues site"></ref>
* [[Scovern|Glinsefjell Ice Circuit]]{{snd}}Noivage, sled dog racing<ref name="WIG venues"></ref><ref name="WIG venues site"></ref><ref>"Nyt "iskredsløb" konstrueret til 2024 Vinterlege". ''Ny Vestelia''. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.</ref>

== The Games ==
=== Opening ceremony ===

=== Official program ===
Bandy and ice climbing are making their debut as part of the official program at these Games. The Games will include 118 events contested in 10 sports (18 disciplines):
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* [[File:Alpine skiing pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Alpine skiing|Aventine skiing}} <small>(11)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Aventine skiing at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Bandy pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Bandy}} <small>(2)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Bandy at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Biathlon pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Biathlon}} <small>(11)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Biathlon at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Bobsleigh pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Bobsleigh}} <small>(4)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Bobsleigh at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Cross country skiing pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Cross-country skiing}} <small>(12)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Cross-country skiing at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Curling pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Curling}} <small>(3)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Curling at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Figure skating pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Figure skating}} <small>(5)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Figure skating at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Freestyle skiing pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Freestyle skiing}} <small>(11)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Freestyle skiing at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Climbing Ice pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Ice climbing}} <small>(4)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Ice climbing at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Ice hockey pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Ice hockey}} <small>(2)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Ice hockey at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Luge pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Luge}} <small>(4)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Luge at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
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* [[File:Nordic combined pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Nordic combined|Scovernois combined}} <small>(3)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Scovernois combined at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Short track speed skating pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Short track speed skating}} <small>(9)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Short track speed skating at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Skeleton pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Skeleton (sport)|Skeleton}} <small>(2)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Skeleton at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Ski jumping pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Ski jumping}} <small>(5)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Ski jumping at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Snowboarding pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Snowboarding}} <small>(9)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Snowboarding at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
* [[File:Speed skating pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Speed skating}} <small>(12)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Speed skating at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})
{{div col end}}

===Demonstration sports===
One demonstration sport, {{wp|Sled dog racing|sled dog racing}}, will be featured at the Games. Demonstration sports are not included in the official medal count or in national records. Top-three finishers receive commemorative medals.
* [[File:Sled dog racing pictogram.svg|20px|link=|alt=|frameless]] {{wp|Sled dog racing}} <small>(2)</small> ({{DetailsLink|Sled dog racing at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games}})

=== Participating National Invictus Committees ===
Forty-four nations are participating in these games, nine more than competed in 2020. [[Penduk]] is making its Winter Invictus debut.
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="width:100%;"
|-
! [[:Category:Nations at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games|Participating National Invictus Committees]] (44)
|-
|{{div col|colwidth=18em}}
*{{flag|Alsland}} (109)
*{{flag|Ansan}} (211)
*{{flag|Asterian Federative Republic}} (30)
*{{flag|Aucuria}} (14)
*{{flag|Austeria}} (6)
*{{flag|Auzance}} (68)
*{{flag|Azmara}} (79)
*{{flag|Bistravia}} (34)
*{{flag|Blostland}} (25)
*{{flag|Caldia}} (111)
*{{flag|Cassier}} (232)
*{{flag|Champania}} (7)
*{{flag|Chistovodia}} (130)
*{{flag|East Miersa}} (51)
*{{flag|Eldmark}} (61)
*{{flag|Estmere}} (174)
*{{flag|Etruria}} (165)
*{{flag|Gaullica}} (255)
*{{flag|Hennehouwe}} (55)
*{{flag|Île d'Émeraude}} (6)
*{{flag|Imagua and the Assimas}} (8)
*{{flag|Kesselbourg}} (46)
*{{flag|Kitaubani}} (4)
*{{flag|Lavana}} (4)
*{{flag|Mahayala}} (5)
*{{flagicon|Montecara}} [[Montecara at the 2024 Winter Invictus Games|Montecara]] (8)
*{{flag|Nakong}} (8)
*{{flag|Nirala}} (1)
*{{flag|Paretia}} (21)
*{{flag|Penduk}} (1)
*{{flag|Piraea}} (5)
*{{flag|Rizealand}} (70)
*{{flag|Rwizikuru}} (2)
*{{flag|Salikhia}} (45)
*{{flag|Satavia}} (6)
*{{flag|Scovern}} (207)
*{{flag|Senria}} (121)
*{{flag|Shangea}} (170)
*{{flag|Soravia}} (204)
*{{flag|Suhala}} (8)
*{{flag|Tengaria}} (34)
*{{flag|Tsabara}} (12)
*{{flag|Vinalia}} (8)
*{{flag|Werania}} (108)
{{div col end}}
|-
!National Invictus Committees that participated in 2020 but not in 2024
|-
|{{div col|colwidth=18em}}
*{{flag|Dezevau}}
*{{flag|Jindao}}
*{{flag|Satucin}}
*{{flag|Zorasan}}
{{div col end}}
|}

=== Calendar ===
The calendar for the games was finalized on 6 September 2022.<ref name="calendar">"Games Calendar". ''invictus.com''. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2023.</ref>
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== Medal table ==

== Marketing ==

== Concerns and controversies ==

== Media and broadcasting ==

=== National broadcasters ===
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* {{flag|Ansan}} {{snd}}[[Ansan|Télévision Ansene]] and [[Ansan|OSB]]
* {{flag|Asterian Federative Republic}}{{snd}}[[Asterian Federative Republic|SporTV Globo]] and [[Asterian Federative Republic|GAS TV]]
* {{flag|Caldia}}: [[TRN]]
* {{flag|Cassier}}{{snd}}[[Cassier|SRC/Radio-Cassier]], [[Cassier|Cascom Media]], [[Cassier|TM]]
* {{flag|Gaullica}}{{snd}}[[Gaullica|Télévision Gaulloise Dêport]]
* {{flag|Estmere}}{{snd}}[[EBS|EBS One]] and [[EBS|EBS Sports]]
* {{flag|Imagua and the Assimas}}{{snd}}[[Imaguan Television Service|its one]], [[Imaguan Television Service|its due]]
* {{flag|Montecara}}{{snd}}[[Teleràdio Montecarà]]
* {{flag|Rwizikuru}}{{snd}}[[Rwizikuran Information Service|RIS1]]
* {{flag|Satavia}}{{snd}}[[Satavian Broadcasting Corporation|SBC]]
* {{flag|Scovern}}{{snd}}[[Scovern|STV]]

== See also ==
* Scovernois Invictus Games:
**[[1984 Winter Invictus Games]]{{snd}}Helganes

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== References ==

[[Category:Invictus Games by year]]
[[Category:2024 Winter Invictus Games]]