2026 Virtus Asia-Oceania Games Rescheduled to 2027 Due To Organisational Considerations

Virtus would like to inform all members and stakeholders that the second edition of the Virtus Asia-Oceania Games, originally scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 20 to November 30, 2026, has been rescheduled due to organisational considerations.

The Games will now be held from 24 February to 3 March 2027 in Bangkok.

The Games will continue to be hosted by the Sports Association for Intellectual Disability of Thailand, bringing together leading athletes with intellectual impairments from across Asia and Oceania to compete at the highest level.

Supported by the Sports Authority of Thailand, the National Paralympic Committee of Thailand, national sports federations and key partners, the Games will provide a platform for athletes in classes II1, II2 and II3 to demonstrate excellence, sportsmanship and unity across a multi-sport programme.

The competition will feature a diverse range of sports, including athletics, badminton, indoor rowing, swimming, table tennis and taekwondo. Youth competition will also be organised in athletics and swimming for the II1 category. Athletes must be between the ages of 12 and 17 years of age as of 31 December 2027 to compete in the Youth competition.

While we understand that changes to the schedule may present challenges, this decision has been made to ensure the best possible delivery of the Games. We remain committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive and well-organised event for all athletes, teams and stakeholders. We look forward to welcoming the Virtus community to Bangkok in 2027.

Virtus will continue to work closely with the Local Organising Committee and partners to ensure the successful delivery of the Games and will share further updates in due course.