Pickleball event aims to create awareness and dispel misconceptions on autism


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Leong says she hopes to welcome neurodivergent individuals and their families, parents, siblings and caregivers who are looking for spaces where they feel accepted and supported. Photo: The Star/Low Boon Tat

On a Sunday morning at the end of this month, a pickleball court in Balakong, Selangor, will be more than a place to play. It will be a space for where sport meets a deeper community purpose.

Organised by Pickld and its partners, "Rally for Autism" invites the public to come together for a three-hour session, with proceeds going to the National Autism Society of Malaysia (Nasom). But beyond the rallies and scorelines, the event is about raising awareness and understanding autism.

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