Virtus, the International Sport Federation for Athletes with an Intellectual Impairment, in collaboration with Virtus Americas, Virtus member in Mexico, Federación Mexicana de Deportistas Especiales (FEMEDE), the Instituto del Deporte […]
Today, April 17th 2026, is celebrated as Play True Day, a global WADA campaign dedicated to clean sport. For Virtus, this date is more than just symbolic; it reflects our […]
A new research initiative led by Canterbury Christ Church University is seeking to better understand the experiences of athletes with autism in high-level sport, and you could play a vital […]
The 2026 Virtus World Half Marathon and 10K Championships opened with an impressive display of endurance and international competition, as athletes across multiple classifications delivered high-quality performances on Day 1. […]
As Virtus marks Autism Awareness Month, it is an opportunity to celebrate athletes whose stories reflect resilience, determination and the power of inclusion in sport. Among them is Australian swimmer […]
Every year on 2 April, the world marks World Autism Awareness Day, celebrating greater understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for people with autism worldwide. Virtus is proud to join this global […]
When Nils-Peter Kling crossed the finish line at the 1994 Winter Paralympics in Lillehammer, he did more than complete a race – gold in cross-country skiing in the category for athletes with an intellectual impairment. Although […]
As the global community marks World Down Syndrome Day, we celebrate the power of sport to transform lives through the remarkable journey of two iconic athletes with Down syndrome who […]
In the world of sport for athletes with intellectual disabilities, no two journeys are the same. Some athletes face additional challenges beyond cognitive impairment – health conditions, sensory difficulties, or […]
KU Leuven and Virtus, the International Sports Federation for athletes with an intellectual impairment, have announced a new collaboration aimed at strengthening the development of inclusive, equitable, and credible research […]
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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