The Virtus Oceania-Asia Games brought together athletes with intellectual impairments from across the Oceania and Asia regions for a spectacular celebration of sport, inclusion and international competition.

Hosted in Brisbane, Australia, the Games welcomed athletes from 24 countries: Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Fiji, France (including Wallis & Futuna, New Caledonia), Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, Republic of Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Great Britain and the United States of America, reinforcing the continued growth of the Virtus regional competition pathway and highlighting the increasing strength of inclusive sport across the region.

Over seven days, athletes competed across eleven sports: Athletics, Basketball, Cycling, Judo, Rowing, Sailing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Badminton, and Taekwondo (demonstration sport).

The Games showcased both established and emerging Virtus sports, providing athletes with valuable international competition experience and opportunities to progress within the Virtus and Paralympic pathways.

One of the major highlights of the Games was the opportunity for athletes to undergo international classification within their own region, reducing the need for expensive overseas travel and increasing accessibility for developing nations. The event also served as an important stepping stone for athletes pursuing qualification pathways towards future Paralympic Games and international championships.

Throughout the Games, athletes delivered exceptional performances across all sports, demonstrating the increasing standard of competition within the Oceania and Asia regions.

Australia finished at the top of the medal tally with an impressive 220 medals, including 94 gold, 83 silver and 43 bronze. Japan secured second place with a total of 53 medals, while Hong Kong finished third with 33 medals.

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