Intellectual disability football

Intellectual disability football is a form of association football adapted for athletes with intellectual disability. It is part of the wider parasports and para football movement, providing competitive opportunities at national and international levels.[1][2][3][4][5]

Overview

The sport follows the general rules of association football, with adaptations related to eligibility, classification, and competition structure. Players must meet specific criteria for intellectual impairment as defined by governing bodies.[1]

International competitions are primarily organized under the supervision of Virtus (World Intellectual Impairment Sport), which oversees classification and global tournaments.[1]

Competitions

The Virtus World Football Championships (formerly INAS World Football Championship) is an international association football competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Major competitions in intellectual disability football include international championships organized by Virtus, as well as regional events and multi-sport competitions for athletes with disabilities.[6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Football". Virtus.sport. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "Intellectual Impairment Football". Parafootball.com. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  3. ↑ "FIFA Disability Football Toolkit" (PDF). Sportanddev.org. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ "JIFF | Intellectual Impairment Football". Jiff.football. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Special Champions League". Resources.specialolympics.org. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Virtus Global Games". Virtus.sport. Retrieved 17 March 2026.


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