Achieving Together

Leading specialist support provider Achieve together, which supports more than 2,300 autistic people, people with learning disabilities in over 400 homes and services across England and Wales, has hosted its Athletics Championship 2026. 

Taking place at the David Weir Leisure Centre in south London, the event brought together people from across Achieve together – including team members, people they support, and family members - for a day of inclusive sport, friendly competition and fun. 

The Championship, which is in its sixteenth year, is designed to ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy, whatever their interests, abilities or sporting experience. Activities and events included running races, accessible cycling, badminton, high and long jump, javelin, sumo wrestling and tug of war. 

The annual event forms part of Achieve together's commitment to supporting people to live healthy, active and meaningful lives, while creating opportunities to build confidence, develop friendships and celebrate personal achievements. 

Paralympian and Team Wales Commonwealth Games Captain Olivia Breen was also in attendance to help cheer on the athletes and present the medals.

Liv earned the first Welsh athletics medal of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games last month with a silver in the T38 100m final with a season's best of 12.86 seconds. She also leapt to gold in Glasgow by winning the T38 long jump final later that same week. 

"Sport has a unique way of bringing people together, building confidence and helping people achieve things they may never have thought possible,” said Michael Fullerton, Director of Wellbeing, Strategy & Collaboration, Achieve together.

“Our Athletics Championship is all about inclusion, participation and fun. 

"Whether someone is competing, cheering from the sidelines, volunteering or supporting a teammate, everyone has a role to play. It was an amazing celebration of what can be achieved when people come together."