Virtus Backs Robyn Smith To Continue Championing Inclusion On IPC’s Governing Board

Virtus proudly supports Robyn Smith as she seeks re-election to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board, with elections to be held during the IPC General Assembly in Spetember 2025 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Robyn has served on the IPC Governing Board since 2021, bringing nearly four decades of leadership in inclusive sport. As CEO of Sport Inclusion Australia, a Virtus Board Member, and a member of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, she has been a strong advocate for equity, athlete voice and representation for underrepresented nations and regions.

Her work has extended across Oceania, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East – helping build pathways for athletes to have opportunities to be included through sport at the highest levels, including the Paralympic Games.

Supporting Robyn’s re-election, Virtus President Marc Truffaut says,

“Robyn is an outstanding advocate for inclusion and representation. She listens, she acts and she brings the voices of athletes – including those with an intellectual impairment – into the heart of decision-making. The Paralympic Movement benefits from her humanity, her energy and her drive to ensure no nation or athlete is left behind.”

Talking about her experience and re-election, Robyn Smith says,

“It has been an honour to serve on the IPC Governing Board. If re-elected, I will continue working to strengthen equity, dignity and access across our Movement, so that inclusion is not just a value we talk about – it’s a reality in every region. I will always lead with Humanity at Heart.”

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The September elections will also decide the IPC President, two Vice-Presidents, three male Members-at-Large, three female Members-at-Large, and one Open Member-at-Large position.