Proud Aussie athletes have received their national team uniforms to mark the 30-Day Countdown to the 2025 Virtus World Athletics Championships that will take place in Brisbane from October 8-15, 2025.
The 11th edition of the Virtus World Athletics Championships will welcome elite athletes with an intellectual impairment from around the world, all chasing glory, pride and a place on the podium.
It is being hosted by Sport Inclusion Australia in collaboration with Queensland Athletics, and supported by the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council.
The Championships add another major sporting event to the region on the road to Brisbane 2032 and continues to enhance the city’s reputation as a hub for inclusive sport.
To mark this major milestone, Australian athletes Telaya Blacksmith PLY and Patrick Ramm were presented with their green and gold competition kit that they will wear proudly in a month’s time.
Since debuting for Australia at the age of 14 at the Virtus Oceana Asia Games 2022 in Brisbane, Telaya has since gone on to become a Paralympian and compete internationally for Australia.
“Representing Australia on home soil is an honour and I’m ready to give it my all at these Championships,” Blacksmith said.
“The Virtus World Athletics Championships are a chance to inspire others to get involved in sport and that’s just as important as winning medals.”
Sport Inclusion Australia CEO Robyn Smith OAM said the significance of the 2025 Virtus World Championships stretched well beyond the field of play.
“These Championships are a powerful way to recognise and celebrate excellence, equity and inclusion,” Ms Smith said.
“With 30 days to go, we’re proud to support the athletes who represent the best of Australian sport. This is their time to be seen, supported and celebrated on a global stage.
“We’re racing towards the Olympics and Paralympics in 2032 and the Championships is another event paving the way towards the city’s capability to host inclusive major international events.”
For more information about the 2025 Virtus World Athletics Championships visit: https://sportinclusionaustralia.org.au/2025-virtus-world-athletics-championships/