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Virtus Israel

“Virtus Israel” holds professional and amateur sports activities and competitions for people intellectual impairments. It is a member of “Virtus World” - the recognized International Organization of Sport for people with a Disability (IOSD), governing the eligibility of athletes with an intellectual impairment, elite competition and sport development.

There are 4000 active athletes in Virtus Israel who are competing in 21 sports disciplines: Cycling, Athletics, Bowling, Bocce, Judo,
Floorball, Table tennis, Tennis, Football + Futsal, Basketball + Streetball, Catchball, Snowshoeing, Powerlifting, Adapted Physical Activities, Pétanque, Rowing, Kayaking, Equestrian, Shooting, Swimming and Open water swimming.
Through sport, Virtus Israel and its athletes are changing attitudes, challenging perceptions, and strengthening communities.

Virtus Israel promote and reinforce the capacities of its athletes through sports exercise and competitions, and thus improving their physical skills, emotional resilience, independent functioning.

Our athletes are source of pride for their families and communities. We push for an inclusive world for people with an intellectual impairment.