Virtus joins the Association of Paralympic Sports Organisations (APSO)

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We are thrilled to announce that Virtus Sport has officially become a member of the Association of Paralympic Sports Organisations (APSO). This is a significant milestone for the Virtus family and our efforts to promote and support athletes with an intellectual impairment. 

APSO is a collective of International Federations and organisations governing sports in the Paralympic programme. By joining, Virtus gains access to a powerful network of like-minded organisations committed to elevating the Paralympic movement and advocating for the rights and opportunities of athletes. 

“We are delighted to join APSO. We aim to work together to enhance visibility within the Paralympic community, receiving the recognition they deserve for their incredible talents and achievements”, said Marc Truffaut, Virtus President. 

“As a member of APSO, we will have a stronger voice in advocating for the interests of our athletes and ensuring they receive the opportunities and support they need to excel,” he further added. 

Excited with the collaboration, APSO President, Sabrina Ibáñez said,

“We’re pleased to welcome Virtus as an APSO member. As a founding IPC partner and key Paralympic stakeholder, Virtus brings invaluable expertise to support International Federations in engaging athletes with intellectual impairments. With Virtus on board, our collective voice grows even stronger.”

Currently, APSO has twenty International Federations in membership. Virtus joins as an Affiliate member.