Day 5 highlights from World Para-Swimming Championship, Madeira 2022 Men’s 200m IM It was another great swim for the rising star from Brazil, Gabriel Bandeira in the pool today. Bandeira, who was looking strong from the initial lap itself, claimed another Championship title along with a New World Record with 2:07.50sec. Taking the second place […]

On day-2, the audience witnessed thrilling races at the finals of S-14 100m Backstroke. S14 Men’s 100m Backstroke World record holder from Australia, Benjamin Hance had a sensational swim in S14 Men’s 100m Backstroke breaking the championship record twice in one day. Keeping his performance at top notch, Hance stayed ahead of all the swimmers […]

Five new members were welcomed to the Virtus family on 5th June during the Federations General Assembly. National Member Organisations for Latvia and Bulgaria were joined by the International Federations World Karate and EDGA (golf). Meanwhile in the National Federation category, Shinshidokan-Kai was approved (Pakistan). Zane Skujina- representing Latvia was present in the assembly and […]

Marc Truffaut (FRA) has been elected Virtus President for a second term in elections held on 5th June in Vichy, France. On his election, Marc thanked the members and looked to the challenge ahead. “The world faces many difficulties at the moment, but Virtus will continue to strive for the inclusion of people with an […]

The ITTF SQF French Para Open took place from 5th to 8th May in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. Several Tokyo Paralympic medalists including Florian Van Acker, Sam Von Einem, Maki Ito, Lea Ferney along with many others made their way to the tournament. Some interesting matches were witnessed by the crowd in the Class 11 category. SINGLES RESULTS  In […]