Robyn Smith OAM elected as first female President of Virtus
Robyn Smith OAM, CEO of Sport Inclusion Australia, has been elected President of Virtus, the global federation for athletes with intellectual impairment. She is the first woman to hold this position in Virtus’ 40-year history, following her previous term as Vice President. The election took place at the 2025 Virtus General Assembly in Cairo, where Smith outlined her vision to grow Virtus membership and strengthen inclusion worldwide.
Smith’s leadership is a proud milestone for Australia and the Oceania region, reflecting decades of commitment to inclusive sport and international partnership. Her presidency comes at a crucial time leading up to Brisbane 2032, reinforcing Australia’s global role in sport diplomacy and opportunity for athletes with intellectual impairment.
