SportExcel UK supports talented athletes with intellectual impairment to train, compete & excel in nat’l & int’l sport (formerly UK Sports Association)
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Tomorrow its happening! Did you miss out?
🏃♂️ The London Marathon 2027 ballot is OPEN!
⏰ Closes 4pm, Friday 1 May
If you’re successful, support us & help disabled athletes dreams & access to sport.
Let us know if you get a place!
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💃✨ Let's celebrate inclusive dance!
The FREE Dance Westminster Grand Final is on 1 Dec at Porchester Hall, London, for people with disabilities aged 11+.
🎄 Festive outfits encouraged!
🎟️ Free tickets
Find out more: active.westminster.gov.uk/da…
#DanceWestminster #InclusiveDance
UK Athletics announce athletes for the 2026-27 Paralympic Futures Programme – Sport Excel UK - sportexceluk.org/uk-athletic…
London Sport Awards 2027 - Let's Celebrate Inclusive Sport! 🏆 Nominate for FREE 👇
Know a coach, volunteer, club or project making sport more inclusive for people with intellectual disability, Down syndrome or autism? Let's celebrate their achievements! go.shr.lc/4e4WS1N
🏏 Good luck to the England Men's Mixed Disability Cricket Team as they take on India in the Vitality IT20 series!
Congrats to all 16 players selected.
Thank you to @ECB_cricket and their work in disability cricket.
#DisabilityCricket #inclusion
sportexceluk.org/england-men…
🇬🇧 Best of luck to athletes representing England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland at #Glasgow2026!
From C-wealth debutants to Paralympic & Virtus champions, you've earned your place on this incredible stage. 👏 #intellectualimpairment
glasgow2026.com/
That's a wrap! 🇬🇧
Congrats to every single GB Team Member, on an outstanding @SPORTVirtus Euro Summer Games.
Huge thanks to amazing families&friends, wherever you supported from you've been part of every success.
Enjoy the celebrations!
Together, we're #ProudToBeGB ❤️
🥇🎾 THE PERFECT FINISH! 🇬🇧
Anna McBride & Fabrice Higgins are Euro Champs, defeating France to win Gold!
Tw2 of GBs most decorated players combine once again to add another major title & secure GB's final medal of the Champs.
Congratulations to Anna, Fabrice!
#ProudToBeGB
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🏆🌟 BEST MALE ATHLETICS PERFORMANCE! 🇬🇧
An unforgettable Virtus debut for Ignatius Abebrese!
🥇 European Champion – Long Jump, and new WR 6.62m
🥇 European Champion – 100m
🏆 Best Male Athletics Performance of the Champs
A phenomenal debut. Congrats! 👏🇬🇧
#ProudToBeGB
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🥇🎾 GOLD FOR GB! 🇬🇧
Fabrice Higgins & Oliver Beadle are Virtus European Champions, defeating Australia 6–2, 6–4 to win Gold! 👏
Thanks to the @the_LTA for its continued collaboration helping create opportunities for players to excel on the international stage.
#ProudToBeGB
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🥇🎾 EUROPEAN CHAMPION! 🇬🇧
Anna McBride wins Gold in the II1 Ladies' Singles, to claim another Virtus European title.
Anna adds yet another major championship title to an incredible international career.
Congratulations, Anna! 👏🇬🇧
#ProudToBeGB #Virtus2026 #Tennis
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🥉🇬🇧 ANOTHER MEDAL FOR JAMES!
After winning Great Britain's first medal of the Championships in the 10,000m, James McKibbin adds a second medal to complete a fantastic Games.
A brilliant, consistent performer for GB. Congratulations, James! 👏
#ProudToBeGB #Virtus2026
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🥇🏓 DOUBLE GOLD FOR HARRY! 🇬🇧
Harry Fairchild & João Soldado 🇵🇹 are the new II2 Men's Doubles European Champions, defeating France 3–1 to win Gold at the Virtus European Summer Games.
For Harry, an incredible debut - Congratulations, Harry and João! 👏
#ProudToBeGB
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🥇🥇🇬🇧 DOUBLE EUROPEAN CHAMPION!
Ignatius Abebrese does it again at Virtus European Summer Games.
After his Long Jump WR, Ignatius adds a second European title to complete a remarkable international debut for GB.
Congratulations, Ignatius! 👏
#ProudToBeGB #Virtus2026
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🥈🇬🇧 SILVER FOR GB!
Martina Barber wins Silver in the II1 Women's Heptathlon with 2,288 points at the Virtus European Summer Games.
One of GB's most experienced international athletes, Martina once again showed her class!
Congratulations, Martina! 👏
#ProudToBeGB #Virtus2026
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🥉🇬🇧 BRONZE FOR GB!
Declan Manning is back on the international podium, winning Bronze in the II1 Men's Hammer Throw with 33.88m at the Virtus European Summer Games.
A brilliant performance from an experienced GB athlete.
Congratulations, Declan! 👏
#ProudToBeGB #Virtus2026
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🏓 TABLE TENNIS – HEADING TO DAY 2 🇬🇧
Tomorrow, Harry Fairchild teams up with World No.1 João Soldado 🇵🇹 to face France 🇫🇷 in the Team Event Final.
See schedule below and follow updates on the official LOC website.
#ProudToBeGB #Virtus2026 #SportExcelUK
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🥈🇬🇧 GREAT BRITAIN'S FIRST MEDAL OF THE GAMES!
James McKibbin has claimed Silver in the Men's 10,000m II1, securing the first GB medal of the Virtus European Summer Games! 👏
Superb run & a personal best!
Congratulations James!| 🇬🇧
#ProudToBeGB #Virtus2026 #SportExcelUK
🥇🌍 WORLD RECORD. GOLD MEDAL. WHAT A DEBUT! 🇬🇧
Ignatius Abebrese is the Virtus European Summer Games Champion, winning 🥇 in the Men's Long Jump II3 with a sensational 6.62m — a new Virtus World Record! 🌍
Congratulations, Ignatius! 👏🇬🇧
#ProudToBeGB #Virtus2026
🇬🇧 GB Athletics is back in action tomorrow!
A packed Day 2 awaits with sprints, throws, jumps, the heptathlon & 3,000m steeplechase.
Best of luck to those competing as they represent Great Britain! 💙❤️
Check out tomorrow's schedule below 👇
#ProudToBeGB #VirtusSummerGames
🇬🇧 It's Opening Ceremony Day!
Arrived, prep complete, our 23-strong GB Team is ready!
🏓 Table Tennis
🎾 Tennis
🏃 Athletics
15 athletes proudly represent GB.
🎥 Watch the Opening Ceremony LIVE: m.youtube.com/live/aBfPs2GFc…
Competition starts tomorrow!
#ProudToBeGB 🇬🇧
