Virtus – the International Sport Federation for Athletes with an Intellectual Impairment is delighted to announce the second annual World Intellectual Disability Day, to be celebrated on 25 July 2026. […]
Virtus is proud to launch its new Inclusive Communication Guide, a practical guide designed to help organisations, staff, volunteers, coaches, educators, and service providers communicate more effectively with individuals with […]
Virtus is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the Virtus Athletes’ Council, further strengthening athlete representation across the global Virtus movement. Joining the Council are Alexander […]
For more than three decades, the Portuguese athlete has inspired the world through his performances on the track and field. But in 2024, Lenine achieved something even bigger than medals […]
When Virtus launched – then known as the INAS-FMH – it was recognised that elite athletes with an intellectual disability lacked a pathway into high-level international competition. As part of the International Coordinating Committee (the collaboration that […]
As we move into 2026, Virtus Sport is proud to launch its third edition of the anti-doping campaign Virtus Anti-Doping Awareness – 2026. Building on the foundations of our previous educational […]
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 […]
At just 17 years old, Fernando Ehlers is already making waves on the international stage, not only for his performances in the pool but for the powerful story behind them. […]
As Autism Awareness Month continues to be observed around the world, we are celebrating another iconic athlete whose journey highlights resilience, determination, and the true impact of inclusion in sport. […]
Today, the 22nd of April, is celebrated as ‘Earth Day’ around the world. And we want to celebrate Virtus Global Games 2023 (GG2023), which marked a significant milestone in the […]
Virtus is the brand name of the International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairment and is a founding member of the International Paralympic Committee. Registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in the UK (1173901)
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