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Virtus Launches Inclusive Communication Guide to Support Inclusion and Accessibility

10 June 2026
Virtus is proud to launch its new Inclusive Communication Guide,…
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Virtus Athletes’ Council Welcomes Three New Athlete Members

2 June 2026
Virtus is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members…
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Lenine Cunha: Building a Legacy of Inclusion and Leadership Beyond Sport For Athletes With an Intellectual Disability

18 May 2026
For more than three decades, the Portuguese athlete has inspired…
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Story of II1 Competition Class – For Athletes with an Intellectual Disability

11 May 2026
When Virtus launched – then known as the INAS-FMH – it…
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Virtus Launches 'Anti-Doping Awareness Program 2026' for Athletes with an Intellectual Impairment

6 May 2026
As we move into 2026, Virtus Sport is proud to launch its third…
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2026 Virtus Asia-Oceania Games Rescheduled to 2027 Due To Organisational Considerations

5 May 2026
Virtus would like to inform all members and stakeholders that…
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From Inspiration to Competition: Fernando Ehlers’s Autism Journey Inspired by Axel Parisot

28 April 2026
At just 17 years old, Fernando Ehlers is already making waves…
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“Be Proud of Who You Are”, Luca Venturelli’s Message for Poeple with Autism

24 April 2026
As Autism Awareness Month continues to be observed around the…
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Celebrating Sustainable Virtus Global Games 2023 Legacy Story on 'Earth Day'

22 April 2026
Today, the 22nd of April, is celebrated as 'Earth Day' around…
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Global Experts Gather in Mexico for First Eligibility Workshop of 2026 to Advance Inclusive Sport

21 April 2026
Virtus, the International Sport Federation for Athletes with…
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Virtus Joins WADA to celebrate Play True Day 2026: A Commitment to Clean Sport

17 April 2026
Today, April 17th 2026, is celebrated as Play True Day, a global…
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Call for Participation: Research into Autism and High-Level Sport

14 April 2026
A new research initiative led by Canterbury Christ Church University…
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