Aust team trials for Prince Harry's games

Military personnel and veterans are vying for selection in the Australian team for Prince Harry's Invictus Games.

Selection trials are on in Canberra this week and 80 athletes are competing for 40 spots.

The games will be held in Toronto, Canada in late September.

The games were established for current and former military personnel who have been wounded, injured or become ill during their service.

Sports including swimming, archery, cycling, track and field, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, powerlifting, golf and indoor rowing.