Gym in Calgary to torch-bearing in Paris

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Slick sneakers

Nike honoured Autism Acceptance Month by partnering with the NBA to provide coaches with custom-made autism-awareness trainers.

Please click here to read the full story: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-nike-autism-awareness

Flying like an Eagle

The Eagles Autism Challenge 5K run was won by autistic recreational runner Sean Coleman.

Please click here to read the full story: https://eu.delawareonline.com/story/sports/2024/06/14/autistic-runner-sean-coleman-of-wins-eagles-autism-challenge-5k/74048992007/

Real Madrid

The Real Madrid Foundation is continuing to create opportunities for their inclusive schools network that supports autistic children.

Please click here to read the full story: https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/club/foundation/ambilamp-renueva-su-colaboracion-con-las-escuelas-para-menores-con-trastorno-del-espectro-autista-de-la-fundacion-11-06-2024

World champion

Katelyn Hibbert is an autistic woman from Sunderland and recently fulfilled her dream of becoming a karate world champion.

Please click here to read the full story: https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/young-autistic-woman-sees-her-dream-of-becoming-a-karate-world-champion-come-true-thanks-to-help-from-herdman-chemists-4653226

Active Living

A gym at the University of Calgary, in Canada, is implementing a sensory-friendly workout period that creates a calmer environment for students to enjoy the gym.

Please click here to read the full story: https://www.ucalgary.ca/news/active-living-launches-sensory-friendly-workout-time

Breaking barriers

Autistic swimmer Baha Mandalı is achieving great things in Turkey and was recently invited to join his national team.

Please click here to read the full story: https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/turkish-autistic-swimmer-makes-waves-with-mothers-support/news

Olympic torch

Inès Lanz is a Paris 2024 Olympic torch bearer having been a fantastic representative of autism and inclusion.

Please click here to read the full story: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/olympic-torch-relay/torchbearers/ines-lanz

Inclusion in Indiana

Obstacle courses, sports, and sensory games will be taking place in Indiana to promote autism and inclusion.

Please click here to read the full story: https://www.abc27.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/9154333/hopebridge-and-special-olympics-indiana-team-up-to-promote-empowerment-in-the-autism-community/