Hockey game promotes inclusion for autistic children

As the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games take place in Turin, Italy, from March 8 to 16, a different kind of game was already underway in Shanghai.

On Feb 23, 15 families with autistic children were joined by 40 volunteers from around the world for a special floor hockey match at Huangpu Riverside Skateboard Park.

Under the guidance of professional hockey coaches, the children actively participated in the game. But the event was about more than just hockey — it was about creating a space where autistic children felt included, valued, and understood.