Agreement Renewal with Special Olympics Latin America

In the Framework of the XVIII Pan Am Games 2019, Badminton Pan America Confederation and Special Olympics Latin AmericaThey renewed their ties of cooperation through a Symbolic Ceremony held BPAC offices in Lima, Peru.

Mr Vishu Tolan, BPAC president, Mrs Claudia Echeverry, President of Special Olympics Latin America., signed the Agreement Renewal, in order to strengthen cooperation between both institutions for the benefit of sport.

“It is an honor to be able to meet and enjoy this ceremony that commits us to continue working for the benefit of our sport and society. Without a doubt, the entire region is interested in developing badminton with the Special Olympics organizations of each country and bringing the badminton to more people. Together we can achieve great things in our sport and we will work so that the badminton is present with great force in the following international competition. ” Mr. Tolan referred.

“I am very happy with the presence of all and the great enthusiasm to renew the agreement. Thank you for your constant support and because we can highlight our athletes and give them greater opportunity. They are the clear example of what Olympism means, practice sports without bad intentions, with dedication and strength. ” declared Mrs. Echeverry.

The ceremony was attended by Mr. Jose Del Busto, BPAC Vice president, Mr, Zarko Cukic, BPAC ExCo Member, Mr. Alvaro Gomez, Sports Development Director of Special Oympics Latin America, Mrs Pamela Daveolouis, Executive Director of Special Olympics Peru, ;Mrs Pilar Carrillo, BPAC Chief Operating Officer, and presidents of Badminton Associations from Cuba, Venezuela and Ecuador.

Badminton Pan Am signed the first agreement with Special Olympics Latin America 3 years ago and carries out this renovation by strengthening the agreement signed this year by the BWF with Special Olympics International. Now we will have more badminton for everyone!