INAS Global Games Fun Facts
October 8, 2019 / By INAS Global Games
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The INAS Global Games is a world-class sporting competition for elite athletes with an intellectual impairment that represents the peak of sporting achievement. Held once every four years, the Global Games sees competitors from up to 80 countries going for gold and vying for the honour of being recognised as the best in their field.
Over seven intensive days of competition, athletes, officials, volunteers and spectators alike will revel in the spectacle of world-class and friendly rivalry, whilst simultaneously enjoying the welcoming inclusive spirit of the Games. Sports competition will be held in Brisbane bests sporting facilities including Sleeman Sports Complex, Queensland Tennis Centre and Queensland State Athletics Centre to name a few.
The INAS Global Games is a celebration of cultural diversity and allows athletes to compete in a secure, fun and friendly environment. The Games also work to promote INAS’s goals of changing attitudes, challenging perceptions, creating opportunities, developing pathways and strengthening communities.
When: Every 4 years, since 1986
One Week: October 12-19 2019 BRISBANE AUSTRALIA
Who: 1000 athletes from up to 80 countries.
Ten Official INAS Sports
- Athletics,
- Basketball,
- Cricket,
- Cycling,
- Futsal,
- Rowing,
- Swimming,
- Table Tennis,
- Taekwondo and,
- Tennis.
AFL will host a Demonstration event (Male AFL Players with intellectual impairment)
Netball The Marie Little Shield (National Championships for Female netballers with Intellectual Impairment)
Eight venues
- Qld State Athletic Centre
- Sleeman Sports Centre
- Qld Tennis Centre
- Oxenford Rowing Centre
- Hibiscus Sports Centre
- Qld State Netball Centre
- Brisbane Table Tennis Centre
- Mt Cotton Driving Training Centre
Three Ambassadors
- Jeff Horn
- Pat Rafter
- Daniel Fox