Posted on Thursday 1st June, 2023

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What are the Virtus Global Games?

Virtus is the global governing organisation for elite athletes with intellectual impairment. The Virtus Global Games 2023 is the 6th edition of the Global Games. It takes place in Vichy, France and features the largest sport programme ever. 

The three eligible groups for Virtus competitions are:

  • II1 (Intellectual Impairment)
  • II2 (Significant Intellectual Impairment)
  • II3 (Autism)

Official site of the Virtus Global Games

New Zealand at the Virtus Global Games 2023

12 Kiwi athletes with intellectual impairment are to compete. The Games take place in Vichy, France, from 2-10 June 2023. The athletes will represent New Zealand proudly across three sports: athletics, swimming and table tennis.

See delegation announcement.

Para SportAthleteEligibility ClassArea/Club
AthleticsJosh LushII-1Cairns, Australia
SwimmingJoseph BlakeII-2Hamilton, Hamilton Aquatics
SwimmingJack BuglerII-1Blenheim, Blenheim Swimming Club
SwimmingBailey ConlonII-1Rotorua, Te Arawa Swimming Club
SwimmingMelissa DonoghueII-2Hamilton, Hamilton Aquatics
SwimmingLance DustowII-3Hawkes Bay, Greendale Swimming Club
SwimmingTate PichonII-3Auckland, Mt Eden Swimming Club
SwimmingFinn RussII-3Nelson, Nelson South Swimming Club
SwimmingRylee SayerII-1Te Aroha, Matamata Swimming Club
SwimmingGenevieve WatsonII-3Christchurch, North Canterbury Swimming Club
SwimmingLuka WillemsII-2Christchurch, Wharenui Swim Club
Table TennisAlfie LinnII-2Mapua, Nelson Table Tennis Club

When can I watch the Kiwis compete at the Virtus Global Games?

Watch the event livestream.

Times are in Central European Summer Time (GMT+2).

Athletics schedule

DateEventAthleteResults
Thursday - 8 June16.30pm (2.30am NZST) - Long Jump Qualifications (II1)Joshua Lush5th (qualified for final)
Friday - 9 June9am (7pm NZST) - Long Jump Final (II1)Joshua Lush4th

Swimming schedule

DateEventAthlete(s)Results
Monday - 5 JuneMorning Session
(7pm to 10.09pm Monday NZST)
M - 200m BackstrokeLance DustowFinal - 5th
M - 100m BreaststrokeJoseph Blake
Jack Bugler
Bailey Conlon
13th PB
25th
24th
W - 100m BreaststrokeRylee Sayer
Genevieve Watson
24th
Final - 4th
M - 50m ButterflyBailey Conlon
Lance Dustow
Finn Russ
34th PB
35th
Final - 8th
W - 50m ButterflyMelissa Donoghue35th
M - 800m FreestyleJack Bugler
Tate Pichon
16th
20th
Monday - 5 JuneEvening Session
(3am to 6.14am Tuesday NZST)
M & W - 200m Backstroke
(II1 + II2 + II3)
Lance Dustow5th
M & W - 100m Breaststroke
(II1 + II2 + II3)
Genevieve Watson4th
M & W - 50m Butterfly
(II1 + II2 + II3)
Finn Russ8th
Tuesday - 6 JuneMorning Session
(7pm to 9.51pm Tuesday NZST)
M - 200m FreestyleJack Bugler
Bailey Conlon
Lance Dustow
Tate Pichon
Finn Russ
Luka Willems
26th
36th
10th
12th
Final - 8th
19th
W - 200m FreestyleRylee Sayer
Melissa Donoghue
Genevieve Watson
19th
Final - 7th
Final - 8th
M - 50m BackstrokeLance Dustow
Tate Pichon
Finn Russ
Luka Willems
Final - 8th
10th
9th
19th
W - 50m BackstrokeGenevieve WatsonFinal - 6th
Tuesday - 6 JuneEvening Session
(3am to 6.21am Wednesday NZST)
M & W - 200m Freestyle
(II1 + II2 + II3)
Finn Russ
Melissa Donoghue
Genevieve Watson
8th
7th
8th
M & W - 50m Backstroke
(II1 + II2 + II3)
Lance Dustow
Genevieve Watson
8th
6th
Wednesday - 7 JuneMorning Session
(7pm to 9.12pm Wednesday NZST)
M - 100m ButterflyLance Dustow10th
M - 50m FreestyleJoseph Blake
Jack Bugler
Bailey Conlon
Lance Dustow
Tate Pichon
Finn Russ
Luka Willems
23rd PB
36th
37th
14th
16th
9th
24th
W - 50m FreestyleMelissa Donoghue
Rylee Sayer
Genevieve Watson
13th
17th
Final - 8th
Wednesday - 7 JuneEvening Session
(3am to 6.48am Thursday NZST)
M & W - 100m Butterfly
(II1 + II2 + II3)
M & W - 50m Freestyle
(II1 + II2 + II3)
Genevieve Watson8th
Thursday - 8 JuneMorning Session
(7pm to 11.20pm Thursday NZST)
M - 100m FreestyleJack Bugler
Bailey Conlon
Lance Dustow
Tate Pichon
Finn Russ
Luka Willems
32nd
34th
14th
16th
11th
22nd
W - 100m FreestyleMelissa Donoghue
Rylee Sayer
Genevieve Watson
Final - 7th
14th
Final - 7th
M - 50m BreaststrokeJoseph Blake
Bailey Conlon
Luka Willems
17th PB
13th
DSQ
M - 200m MedleyJoseph Blake
Luka Willems
17th + PB
18th + PB
W - 200m MedleyMelissa Donoghue
Genevieve Watson
10th
DSQ
M - 1500m FreestyleJack Bugler12th
Thursday - 8 JuneEvening Session
(3am to 6.08am Friday NZST)
M - 1500m FreestyleJack Bugler
M & W 100m - Freestyle
(II1 + II2 + II3)
Melissa Donoghue
Genevieve Watson
7th
7th
M & W - 50m Breaststroke
(II1 + II2 + II3)
M & W - 200m Medley
(II1 + II2 + II3)
Friday - 9 JuneMorning Session
(7pm to 10.38pm Friday NZST)
M - 200m Breaststroke
W - 200m BreaststrokeRylee Sayer
Genevieve Watson
9th
2nd
M - 100m BackstrokeLance DustowFinal - 5th
W - 100m BackstrokeMelissa Donoghue12th
M - 400m FreestyleJack Bugler
Lance Dustow
Tate Pichon
16th
10th
8th
W - 400m FreestyleRylee Sayer
Melissa Donoghue
Genevieve Watson
8th
8th
DNS
Friday - 9 JuneEvening Session
(3am to 5.27am Saturday NZST)
M & W - 200m Breaststroke
(II1 + II2 + II3)
Genevieve WatsonDNS
M & W - 100m Backstroke
(II1 + II2 + II3)
Lance Dustow5th

Table tennis schedule

This will be added once confirmed.