INAS – International Association of Sports Federations for Persons with an Intellectual Disability

Has been

REBRANDED

INAS (International Association of Sports for Persons with an Intellectual Disability) has been rebranded and given a new look which represents both the Athletes, the Organisation and all the Members helping athletes reach their best.

INAS – FMH Founded in 1986 International Association of Sports Federations for Persons with Mental Handicap

INAS – FID

International Association of Sports Federations for Persons with Intellectual Disability

INAS

International Association of Sports Federations for Para Athletes with Intellectual Disability

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Welcome To Our New Look

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Times are changing. Awareness of Para sports is at an all-time high. The global movement for sport for people with intellectual impairments is becoming more professional. The standard of competition is improving all the time.

But one thing never changes: the Character, Excellence, Courage and Integrity of the Athletes we serve.

As one of the leading bodies for the governance, advocacy, organisation and promotion of sport and athletes with intellectual impairments, our identity reflects our important work in helping athletes reach their best.

We must own the important place we have within Para sport as well as the Paralympic Movement, as one of the founding members.

We are proud of our identity and values which represent both the characteristics of the athletes and the work that we, and all our members, do in helping them to live those values.

The logo is made of:

Four Elements That Represent The Characteristics Of All Athletes With Intellectual Impairments…

Character

Athletes display incredible strength of character both on and off the field of play. They work hard, overcome set-backs and never give-up. They are important ambassadors for sport for people with intellectual impairments, showing others what can be achieved and breaking down barriers.

Excellence

Athletes strive to reach the top of the podium, to improve themselves and their performances with every sprint, swim, throw, shot and move. Through this they change perceptions and push the boundaries of what was previously thought possible.

Courage

It takes great courage to train and perform, to put yourself and your body on the line to reach the best in your sport. With their immense achievements, athletes change perceptions.

Integrity

Athletes with integrity play honestly and fairly, always respecting the rules and results.

Four Elements That Represent Our Main Purpose…

Promotes

We strive to ensure that as many people as possible know about high performance sports for athletes with intellectual impairments and the opportunities that exist to compete at an international level.
We also aim to ensure that everyone knows about the amazing achievements of the athletes, so that they can enjoy better support and recognition.

Organises

We work with our member countries to organise major international events for athletes with intellectual impairments such as world and regional Championships in 14 sports, supported by global governing bodies. This ensures athletes can compete regularly at the highest levels against the best in the world.
We also take care of eligibility, ensuring that those athletes who compete at our events have a recognised impairment. For some, this is their first step towards the Paralympic Games. Our role for eligibility also includes training and education for national officers so that countries can develop their own pool of competitors.

Governs

We oversee the development and growth of elite sport for people with intellectual impairments at the highest level. This includes setting rules and ensuring fair play in areas such as anti-doping.

Advocates

We ensure that the rights of athletes with intellectual impairments are recognised and considered in the global sports landscape. We also work with sports governing bodies to ensure athletes with intellectual impairments have the opportunity to compete under their banner.

Put Together, The Athlete Values And Our Purpose Convey Movement And Represent How We Support Athletes

The Virtus: Our Emblem

The Virtus is the emblem of World Intellectual Impairment Sport. It represents how both the federation and the athletes join forces in sport for people with intellectual impairments.

It places the characteristics of the athletes at the front and centre of our movement, combined with the role of World Intellectual Impairment Sport in supporting them.

Virtus: World Intellectual Impairment Sport is a Latin word which was first used in ancient Rome.

It perfectly captures the spirit of athletes with intellectual impairments who live our new values through their sporting performances and achievements.