The Virtus Games will take place 4-10 June 2023 in Vichy, France. The Virtus Global Games is the top level international competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities, Down Syndrome and Autism without intellectual disabilities. Over 1,000 athletes, 400 staff from over 80 countries will take part in this event.
Six Scottish athletes will represent Scotland across four sports: Athletics, Swimming, Judo and Tennis. The Opening Ceremony will take place on Sunday 4 June with the competition starting on Monday 5 June. The competition schedule can be found here:
Events programme | Global Games 2023 (gg2023.org)
The athletes who will represent Scotland are:
Name | Sport | Hometown |
Steven Bryce | Athletics | Wishaw |
Sam Fernando | Athletics | Fife |
Matthew Power | Athletics | West Lothian |
Cerys | McCrindle | Ayrshire |
Chris Murphy | Judo | Drumchapel |
Dominic Ioannotti | Tennis | Prestwick |
More information on the games can be found here: Virtus Global Games 2023 | Vichy France (gg2023.org)
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