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2022 World Cross Country Championships

San Diego, California , United States

Virtus is pleased to announce that the 2022 World Cross Country Championships will take place in San Diego, California, home of the US National Cross Country Championships. For general event information about the Virtus 2022 World Cross Country Championship click here: For Virtus National Member Organisation, you can complete the Entry Pack by using your […]

2023 Para Dressage Video Competition (Round 1)

Welcome to Round 1 of the 2023 Para Dressage video competition. Please note that for riders considering entry to the 2023 Global Games, Virtus will review video entries ahead of the closing date by request to [email protected]. Entry should be made by video following the steps below: Download Riders should contact their Virtus member organisation […]

CANCELLED: 2023 Indoor Athletics Championships (World & European)

Istanbul, Turkey , Turkey

We are delighted to confirm that Istanbul - Turkey will host the joint World & European Indoor Athletics Championships In March 2023 (following postponement of the World Championships in 2022). Please note that the final entry date is 14th February 2023. 14.2.2023 - Following the devastating earthquake in Southern Turkey/Northern Syria, the LOC have confirmed […]

2023 World Skiing Championships

The 2023 World championships will take place in Austria. This event was deferred from 2022 due to the impact of the global pandemic. For Virtus National Member Organisation, you can complete the Entry Pack by using your Virtus Member Access Code*. 2022.12.12 - Download the latest event newsletter *If you need a reminder for the […]

2023 Cameroon National Championships (athletics, basketball, football)

Yaounde , Cameroon

As is previous years, Virtus is delighted to sanction the National Championships of Cameroon. This year sees basketball added to the competition programme for the first time. For entry details and further information, please contact the organiser.

2023 Global Games

Vichy, France

The 6th edition of the Virtus Global Games takes place in Vichy-France and features the largest sport programme ever. Entry information is available to download below and further information can be found at GG2023. Downloads:

2023 World & European Cross Country Championships

Ciechanow, Poland , Poland

Virtus is pleased to confirm that Ciechanow-Poland will host the 2023 cross-country athletics competition. Due to the multiple changes to competition during the covid pandemic, this years event will be offered as a combined World and European Championship and includes competition for II1, II2 and II3 eligibility classes. Please note that the final entry deadline […]

2023 Virtus Open European Half Marathon & 10K Road Race Championships

Lisbon, Portugal Lisbon, Portugal

Virtus Europe is pleased to confirm the 2023 European Half Marathon Championships will take place in Lisbon - Portugal. The half-marathon distance is open to II1 and II3 athletes whilst - for the first time - the event will incorporate a 10km event which also includes competition for II2 athletes. Please note the final entry […]

Virtus Cycling World Series

Ballarat, Australia Ballarat, Australia

We are delighted to announce that Virtus Cycling will offer two events in 2024, taking place in Ballarat-Australia in January and a second (northern hemisphere) event later in the year (host to be confirmed shortly). The Australian edition takes place as part of the Federation University Road National Championships - an annual event which attracts […]

Austrian National Skiing Championships

Jerzens Im Pitzal, Tyrol, Austria Tyrol, Austria

Virtus is delighted to sanction the Austrian National Skiing Championships which this year has an open event for all Virtus alpine skiers. Together with the Virtus World Championships, this event will form part of the Open European Ski Series - increasing the competition opportunities available to Virtus athletes. Please see the calendar page for additional […]

Italian Open Alpine Skiing Championships

Tarvisio, Italy Tarvisio, Italy

Virtus is delighted to sanction the Italian Open Alpine Skiing Championships which this year has an open event for all Virtus alpine skiers. Together with the Virtus World Championships and Austrian Championships, this event will form part of the Open European Alpine Ski Series, increasing the competition opportunities available to Virtus athletes. Entry Information Ski […]

2024 World & European Indoor Athletics Championships

Reims, France Reims, France

Reims - France will host the 2024 World Indoor Athletics Championships. Due to the calendar changes and a number of cancellations in 2021-23, the event will also incorporate the European Championships.

2024 Virtus World Indoor Rowing Championship

Zakopane, Poland Zakopane, Poland

We are delighted to confirm that the next World Indoor Rowing Championship - the first to be held since 2015 - will be held during the European Winter Games in Poland. Please visit the Winter Games page for details    

2024 World Skiing Championships

Zakopane, Poland Zakopane, Poland

This year the Virtus World Skiing Championships will be held as part of the European Winter Games, in Zakopane - Poland. For entry details, please see the 1st European Winter Games. Open European Ski Series Information

1st European Winter Games (***updated***)

Zakopane, Poland Zakopane, Poland

29.2.24 - Please note that due to unfavourable snow conditions, the nordic ski competition will not take place. See full details here.    Virtus Europe have announced that Poland will host the 1st European Winter Games to take place in 2024, featuring: Alpine Skiing Nordic Skiing Indoor Rowing Futsal 3x3 Basketball Please note that Skiing […]

French Open Alpine Ski Championships

Les Contamines Montjoie, France , France

The event forms part of the Open European Alpine Ski Series, sanctioned by Virtus. Entry Information For further information, please contact the organisers.

National Swimming Championships

Hernando Bottero O'Byrne Olympic Pool Cali Valle, Colombia

The National Swimming Championships (for swimmers with an intellectual impairment) of Colombia will be formally sanctioned by Virtus.

2024 Para Dressage Video Competition (Round 2)

Virtus is delighted to launch Round 2 of the 2024 Para Dressage video competition. The video competition brings together the world's best riders with an intellectual impairment, to compete in a World Championship from their home environment making this an exciting and efficient way to enter top-level competition. Entry Entries may only be submitted by […]

2024 World Half Marathon & 10K Road Race Championships

Almaty, Kazakhstan , Kazakhstan

We are delighted to offer a new competition for 2024 - the 10km Road Race Championships - which accompany the traditional Half Marathon Championships, in a new host nation: Kazakhstan. Please note that the first entry deadline is 15th January 2024.  

Open European Athletics Championships

Uppsala, Sweden , Sweden

Uppsala-Sweden will host the 2024 Open European Athletics Championships and will feature a full programme of II1, II2 and II3 competition.

Open Regional Para Dressage Championships

Sparsholt College, Winchester, UK , United Kingdom

Virtus is delighted to confirm that the second Virtus para-dressage competition will take place in Great Britain, following the inaugural event in Global Games last year. The event is organised by Virtus in partnership with Sparsholt College Equestrian Centre - one of the premier riding venues in the UK. Sparsholt offer stabling facilities for up […]

2024 World Tennis Championship

Annecy, France Annecy, France

We are delighted to announce that Annecy - France will host the 2024 Virtus World Tennis Championships, featuring top-level competition for II1, II2 and II3 athletes. More detail and entry information will follow soon.  

Cycling Time Trial competition

Chambarans, France

Virtus is pleased to sanction a new time trial competition, being held as part of the Chambarans Time Trial event (FSGT race) in Roybon, France. For entry information, please contact the organising committee.

2024 Para Dressage Video Competition (Round 3)

Virtus is delighted to launch Round 3 of the 2024 Para Dressage video competition. The video competition brings together the world's best riders with an intellectual impairment, to compete in a World Championship from their home environment making this an exciting and efficient way to enter top-level competition. Please remember that in 2025 Virtus will […]

2024 US OPEN NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center 8422 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 , United States

Virtus is delighted to sanction the 2024 US Open Swimming Championships for the first time. The event takes place in Orlando-Florida and is hosted by USA Down Syndrome and Athletes Without Limits. For entry information, please contact the organisers.  

GB National Tennis Finals 2024

Bolton Arena, UK Bolton, United Kingdom

Virtus is pleased to sanction the 2024 British Learning Disability Tennis Championships, hosted by the LTA. For entry information or further details, please contact the organisers.

2024 Virtus Festive Cycling Challenge

Virtus is thrilled to announce the first of its kind 'Festive Cycling Challenge' this December. From 1st December until 31st December, athletes from any sport holding a valid Virtus national/international eligibility who are interested to take part in this unique challenge by following the steps below: Enrol for the challenge before 29 November here. Download […]

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