A’ja Experience Las Vegas 2025, powered Airdom & Nike

In this article, we previously told you about the exclusive European launch of A’ja Wilson’s collection at our Milan store: an event where female talent and passion for basketball lit up the city and captivated fans of hoops and lifestyle. But that was just the first step of an unforgettable journey. Today, we invite you to discover the final chapter: the story of how two talented girls, Caterina and Ivona, lived a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Las Vegas.

A dream called A’ja Experience

Nike, through its global project dedicated to female empowerment, created a direct bridge between emerging talent and global excellence, embodied by A’ja Wilson, a true icon of women’s basketball and a source of inspiration for all young athletes. We’re honored to have been chosen to help bring this project to life.
The tournament held on May 9th was far more than a competition, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, offering the two winners the chance to live out a real dream.

First time in Las Vegas, first taste of the American dream

The protagonists of this dream are Caterina Ciuffoli and Ivona Scekic, two rising talents from Faenza Basket, one of the top youth teams in the Italian basketball scene. Recently called up by their national teams for the training camp ahead of the U18 European Championship in La Palma (Spain), they also stood out in our 2x2 tournament, defeating all opponents. The prize? A trip to Las Vegas to watch a WNBA game featuring A’ja Wilson.

Watch the recap video of the Las Vegas experience

The adventure kicked off with a breathtaking visit to the Grand Canyon, a natural wonder that left the girls speechless. Then came the glamour of an exclusive shopping session at the Nike Store, followed by the Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE show.

And finally, the most anticipated moment: the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Los Angeles Sparks. The arena was electric, and A’ja Wilson lit it up with an incredible 35-point performance thrilling fans and especially our two girls.

The meeting with A’ja Wilson

Photos, autographs, a few words exchanged — and above all, the awareness of being part of something much bigger. A movement that transcends the basketball court to inspire young girls and clubs across Europe.

The travel mates:

• Giulia Cicchine, sports journalist and Eurosport Italia voice, also a podcaster and EuroLeague reporter who brings insight and compelling storytelling to the basketball community.

• The Airdom Team: Federico and Alice, trip coordinators and activity supervisors.

• Chantel Tremitiere, the heart and soul of the Las Vegas experience — positive, warm, generous. She created a special bond with the girls, joining the group at key moments like the Nike Store visit, the WNBA game, and the A’ja meet & greet.

More than a trip: a bridge to the future

For Airdom, this trip to Las Vegas is more than a goal achieved: it’s proof of our ongoing commitment to nurturing talent and igniting dreams. Through initiatives like this and our Academy, we aim to give young people not only a court to train on but a horizon to dream toward.

From the words of one of the girls’ mothers:
"She came back happy, full of energy, with a new light in her eyes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

This is exactly the kind of value we want to keep delivering through our events and initiatives: empowerment, inspiration, connection. Airdom is proud to continue this incredible journey, knowing that the stories we live today will become the inspiration of tomorrow.