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Originally published:<\/strong> 2025-08-31T18:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n

For Jacob Robertson, athleticism is more than medals\u2014it\u2019s a mindset.<\/p>\n

The Army National Guard Veteran enlisted in 2010 right after graduating high school. In 2014, a motorcycle accident would change the course of his life forever, but not his spirit. Now in his second year as a novice at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games<\/a>, he has proven that strength, both mental and physical, is the foundation of resilience.<\/p>\n

This year, Robertson brought home two gold medals: one in Adaptive Fitness\/Powerlifting and another as part of the Northern Pike Softball Team, where he was also named to the prestigious All-Star Team. He also earned a silver medal in manual bowling, showcasing his range as a multi-sport competitor.<\/p>\n

Resilience and strength<\/h2>\n

Robertson begins each day with focused strength training, laying the groundwork for both physical endurance and mental clarity. But he admits the hardest part of his athletic journey isn\u2019t the physical challenge, it\u2019s getting up and going. \u201cThat first push is the hardest,\u201d he said. \u201cIt takes mental motivation every single day.\u201d His persistence is fueled by a natural competitive drive that he\u2019s committed to maintaining through continued involvement in adaptive sports.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust because you\u2019re in a wheelchair doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t live an active lifestyle,\u201d he shared. \u201cAdaptive sports have so many benefits\u2014they keep you moving, they build community and they give you purpose.\u201d His advice to other athletes? \u201cFind something you love to do and get out there and do it.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a standout member of the Bayou Gulf States PVA team, Robertson represents not only the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC with pride, but also the unwavering determination of Veterans everywhere who continue to redefine possibility.<\/p>\n

His story is just one example of how adaptive sports empower Veterans to thrive. Learn more about VA\u2019s commitment to supporting Veteran athletes through the Office of National Veterans Sports Programs & Special Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This article was originally published on the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center<\/a> site and has been edited for style and clarity.<\/p>\n

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Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. Its Veterans is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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