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MAR 2025 AWL Trip to Virtus Alpine Skiing World Championships (France)

March 30, 2025 - April 5, 2025

The Virtus Skiing World Championships brings together the top athletes with intellectual impairment from around the world.

Virtus, the International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairments, is excited to announce that Tignes, France will host the 2025 World Alpine Skiing Championships – an FIS homologated course hosted by the Region who will present the 2030 Winter Paralympic Games.

Eligibility: New athletes must complete full Virtus International Level eligibility (II1, II2 or II3 groups) to compete and are encouraged to apply as early as possible at athleteswithoutlimits.org/eligibility
US Athlete Interest Form: Athletes Without Limits will explore fielding a US Team based on athlete interest and other factors. Interested US athletes should complete the Interest Form below to be added to our event email list.
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Virtus Event Announcement (Nov 1, 2024):

Host Cities for 2025 Virtus World Championships For Multiple Sports Announced

Virtus is thrilled to reveal the host cities for the 2025 Virtus World Championships in Swimming, Nordic Skiing, Alpine Skiing, and Table Tennis. These premier global events will see top athletes with intellectual impairments competing at world-class venues across four vibrant cities.

World Alpine Skiing Championship – Tignes 2025
While previously held together, Virtus is going to organize the Alpine (Downhill) and Nordic (Cross Country) Skiing competitions separately this year. The first edition of Virtus World Alpine Skiing Championship is making its way to the French Alps, hosted by the Fédération Française du Sport Adapté (FFSA), the competition will push off from 30 March -5 April in Tignes, France.

Tignes, France, is a high-altitude alpine resort known for year-round adventure and stunning scenery. Part of the expansive Espace Killy ski area shared with Val d’Isère, Tignes offers a variety of slopes, snow parks, and off-piste trails in winter. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, modern amenities, and commitment to sustainability, Tignes attracts thousands of athletes and adventure-seekers from around the world every year.

More information about the events will be available soon from the Virtus organizers. (Athletes Without Limits will post event details for potential U.S. Team members on this event page as soon as they become available from Virtus.)

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