As part of the League’s MD14 against Volos, Olympiacos, together with its main sponsor Stoiximan, welcomed neurodivergent children—children on the autism spectrum—to the “G. Karaiskakis” Stadium, in a special initiative dedicated to inclusion and acceptance.
From picking up the children and hosting them in Stoiximan’s suite to their entrance onto the pitch, every step was meticulously organized to create an environment fully accommodating to their sensory needs, ensuring the best possible conditions for watching the game.
Before the match began, Olympiacos players Alexandros Paschalakis and Apostolos Apostolopoulos visited the specially arranged suite that hosted the children and shared smiles and red-and-white gifts.
At halftime, Olympiacos Strategic Advisor and Ambassador Christian Karembeu, together with Stoiximan’s Managing Director Nikos Fligos, accompanied the children onto the pitch The children wore special headphones to protect against stadium noise, and the crowd, following instructions over the loudspeakers, greeted them by raising their hands in the air.
With this initiative, Olympiacos and Stoiximan send a powerful message: On the pitch, as in life, everyone has a place in the game! Olympiacos continues to promote values such as equality, acceptance, and inclusion, creating space for everyone in football and in society.
