Global Spectrum

Powerlifting in Mackay to football in Seville

Global Spectrum gives you a bite-size look at a handful of inspiring stories that have recently warmed our hearts… and now, hopefully yours too.

Everyone is welcome

Real Betis attempted to stage the world’s most inclusive football game in La Liga during February. The club has been providing sensory kits to fans since May last year.

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Vault to success

Student Viviana Rodriguez explains how she started pole vaulting, why the sport suits her style of thinking, and how her coaches enable her to achieve.

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Welcome to the team

Read this uplifting story about Simeon Murchison being welcomed in Milwaukee Hamilton’s basketball team.

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Award-winning coach

Reza Hassani won the 2022 Australian Taekwondo Community Coach of the Year award for opening up the sport to people with autism by giving them taekwondo lessons that would improve balance, coordination, posture, and confidence.

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Rock climbing

This article explains how rock climbing has benefited Chris Shepherd – a recreational climber who has autism. It also encourages other people with autism try the sport too and experience similar positives.

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Cook Islands

Autism Cook Islands recently is running a swimming programme at Aroa Beach for people with autism on the Cook Islands, as well as a series of Lego Masters sessions.

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Power from within

Read about how powerlifter Adam Lamb is using sport to build confidence and advocate for change in other areas of his life in Mackay – a city in Queensland, Australia.

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