The Virtus International Basketball Federation (VIBF) is the new global governing body for basketball for players with an intellectual impairment. With a mission to drive the development of elite basketball worldwide for players with an intellectual impairment, the VIBF organises multiple international world championships and world cup events, sets standards for Basketball players and advocates for the sport’s re‑inclusion in the Paralympic Games. Virtus, the owner of the VIBF, has a base of over 90 national member organisations from every continent.
The inaugural Commission Representatives will be appointed in late 2025 and will work with other Commission members and the VIBF Executive Committee on developments that will grow basketball world‑wide for high performance players with intellectual impairments and ensure key targets related to 3×3 basketball and women’s basketball are met. Further, the VIBF Commission Representatives will be the voice for this exciting new organisation and movement within Virtus Zones.
Commissions
- Athlete’s Commission – 1 representative from each of the VIBF/Virtus Zones (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania – total of 5)
- Coach’s Commission – 1 representative from each of the VIBF/Virtus Zones (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania – total of 5)
- Women’s Commission – 1 representative from each of the VIBF/Virtus Zones (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania – total of 5)
In early 2026, VIBF will be seeking Expressions of Interest for a further two (2) Commissions – Technical Officials Commission and Development Commission.
Expressions of Interest
Nominees should submit their interest using the online form here, responding to the Role Description, attaching a Resume and seeking endorsement from their respective Virtus National Member Organisation as part of their Expression of Interest.
Expressions of Interest close on 30 November 2025.
