Virtus Global Games 2023 – how to follow and support the Kiwis!
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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.
| Para Sport | Athlete | Eligibility Class | Area/Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Josh Lush | II-1 | Cairns, Australia |
| Swimming | Joseph Blake | II-2 | Hamilton, Hamilton Aquatics |
| Swimming | Jack Bugler | II-1 | Blenheim, Blenheim Swimming Club |
| Swimming | Bailey Conlon | II-1 | Rotorua, Te Arawa Swimming Club |
| Swimming | Melissa Donoghue | II-2 | Hamilton, Hamilton Aquatics |
| Swimming | Lance Dustow | II-3 | Hawkes Bay, Greendale Swimming Club |
| Swimming | Tate Pichon | II-3 | Auckland, Mt Eden Swimming Club |
| Swimming | Finn Russ | II-3 | Nelson, Nelson South Swimming Club |
| Swimming | Rylee Sayer | II-1 | Te Aroha, Matamata Swimming Club |
| Swimming | Genevieve Watson | II-3 | Christchurch, North Canterbury Swimming Club |
| Swimming | Luka Willems | II-2 | Christchurch, Wharenui Swim Club |
| Table Tennis | Alfie Linn | II-2 | Mapua, 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
| Date | Event | Athlete | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday - 8 June | 16.30pm (2.30am NZST) - Long Jump Qualifications (II1) | Joshua Lush | 5th (qualified for final) |
| Friday - 9 June | 9am (7pm NZST) - Long Jump Final (II1) | Joshua Lush | 4th |
Swimming schedule
| Date | Event | Athlete(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - 5 June | Morning Session (7pm to 10.09pm Monday NZST) | ||
| M - 200m Backstroke | Lance Dustow | Final - 5th | |
| M - 100m Breaststroke | Joseph Blake Jack Bugler Bailey Conlon | 13th PB 25th 24th |
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| W - 100m Breaststroke | Rylee Sayer Genevieve Watson | 24th Final - 4th |
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| M - 50m Butterfly | Bailey Conlon Lance Dustow Finn Russ | 34th PB 35th Final - 8th |
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| W - 50m Butterfly | Melissa Donoghue | 35th | |
| M - 800m Freestyle | Jack Bugler Tate Pichon | 16th 20th |
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| Monday - 5 June | Evening Session (3am to 6.14am Tuesday NZST) | ||
| M & W - 200m Backstroke (II1 + II2 + II3) | Lance Dustow | 5th | |
| M & W - 100m Breaststroke (II1 + II2 + II3) | Genevieve Watson | 4th | |
| M & W - 50m Butterfly (II1 + II2 + II3) | Finn Russ | 8th | |
| Tuesday - 6 June | Morning Session (7pm to 9.51pm Tuesday NZST) | ||
| M - 200m Freestyle | Jack Bugler Bailey Conlon Lance Dustow Tate Pichon Finn Russ Luka Willems | 26th 36th 10th 12th Final - 8th 19th |
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| W - 200m Freestyle | Rylee Sayer Melissa Donoghue Genevieve Watson | 19th Final - 7th Final - 8th |
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| M - 50m Backstroke | Lance Dustow Tate Pichon Finn Russ Luka Willems | Final - 8th 10th 9th 19th |
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| W - 50m Backstroke | Genevieve Watson | Final - 6th | |
| Tuesday - 6 June | Evening Session (3am to 6.21am Wednesday NZST) | ||
| M & W - 200m Freestyle (II1 + II2 + II3) | Finn Russ Melissa Donoghue Genevieve Watson | 8th 7th 8th |
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| M & W - 50m Backstroke (II1 + II2 + II3) | Lance Dustow Genevieve Watson | 8th 6th |
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| Wednesday - 7 June | Morning Session (7pm to 9.12pm Wednesday NZST) | ||
| M - 100m Butterfly | Lance Dustow | 10th | |
| M - 50m Freestyle | Joseph Blake Jack Bugler Bailey Conlon Lance Dustow Tate Pichon Finn Russ Luka Willems | 23rd PB 36th 37th 14th 16th 9th 24th |
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| W - 50m Freestyle | Melissa Donoghue Rylee Sayer Genevieve Watson | 13th 17th Final - 8th |
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| Wednesday - 7 June | Evening Session (3am to 6.48am Thursday NZST) | ||
| M & W - 100m Butterfly (II1 + II2 + II3) | |||
| M & W - 50m Freestyle (II1 + II2 + II3) | Genevieve Watson | 8th | |
| Thursday - 8 June | Morning Session (7pm to 11.20pm Thursday NZST) | ||
| M - 100m Freestyle | Jack Bugler Bailey Conlon Lance Dustow Tate Pichon Finn Russ Luka Willems | 32nd 34th 14th 16th 11th 22nd |
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| W - 100m Freestyle | Melissa Donoghue Rylee Sayer Genevieve Watson | Final - 7th 14th Final - 7th |
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| M - 50m Breaststroke | Joseph Blake Bailey Conlon Luka Willems | 17th PB 13th DSQ |
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| M - 200m Medley | Joseph Blake Luka Willems | 17th + PB 18th + PB |
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| W - 200m Medley | Melissa Donoghue Genevieve Watson | 10th DSQ |
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| M - 1500m Freestyle | Jack Bugler | 12th | |
| Thursday - 8 June | Evening Session (3am to 6.08am Friday NZST) | ||
| M - 1500m Freestyle | Jack Bugler | ||
| M & W 100m - Freestyle (II1 + II2 + II3) | Melissa Donoghue Genevieve Watson | 7th 7th |
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| M & W - 50m Breaststroke (II1 + II2 + II3) | |||
| M & W - 200m Medley (II1 + II2 + II3) | |||
| Friday - 9 June | Morning Session (7pm to 10.38pm Friday NZST) | ||
| M - 200m Breaststroke | |||
| W - 200m Breaststroke | Rylee Sayer Genevieve Watson | 9th 2nd |
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| M - 100m Backstroke | Lance Dustow | Final - 5th | |
| W - 100m Backstroke | Melissa Donoghue | 12th | |
| M - 400m Freestyle | Jack Bugler Lance Dustow Tate Pichon | 16th 10th 8th |
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| W - 400m Freestyle | Rylee Sayer Melissa Donoghue Genevieve Watson | 8th 8th DNS |
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| Friday - 9 June | Evening Session (3am to 5.27am Saturday NZST) | ||
| M & W - 200m Breaststroke (II1 + II2 + II3) | Genevieve Watson | DNS | |
| M & W - 100m Backstroke (II1 + II2 + II3) | Lance Dustow | 5th | |
Table tennis schedule
This will be added once confirmed.
