First lady Melania Trump will lead the U.S. delegation to this year’s Invictus Games, the White House announced Thursday.

The annual international gathering, which features wounded service members competing in sporting events, was founded by Britain's Prince Harry three years ago. This year, 90 American athletes will head to Toronto for the weeklong Invictus Games, starting Sep. 23.

“I was heartened by the great success of the inaugural Invictus Games that took place in London in 2015, and the second games in Orlando, Florida last year,” Trump said in a statement.

ADVERTISEMENT

“In just two short years, the Invictus Games have allowed thousands of injured and wounded servicemen and women from many different countries to participate in adaptive sports competitions — something that should be lauded and supported worldwide," she added.

It’s not the first time the event has gotten a boost from a first lady.

Michelle Obama Michelle LeVaughn Robinson ObamaTo honor Justice Ginsburg's legacy, Biden should consider Michelle Obama National Urban League, BET launch National Black Voter Day The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - White House moves closer to Pelosi on virus relief bill MORE opened the second annual Invictus Games last year.