“For me it has been important to never give up and think that things can be achieved, even if other people tell you otherwise.” – Nikte Sotomayor

Nikte Sotomayor, made history for the sport in her country and her name has been recorded as a symbol of Guatemalan sport. She managed to fulfill her dreams, but also this whole process exceeded her sporting expectations. “Being the first woman from Guatemala to win a medal at the Pan Am Games and to qualify […]

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“Not because you are a woman should you be afraid on the court, but on the contrary, we must show how strong we are” – Irma Villalpando

In addition to the players and coaches, the technical officials are also actively involved during a match. Irma Villalpando, a Pan Am Certified umpire, is Mexican and has years of experience serving as an umpire in various parts of the world. Irma began her story with badminton as an athlete and competed at the national […]

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Giuliana Poveda – Interview

Giuliana Poveda, World Champion, tells us a little more about her para badminton career. Let’s know more in this interview. In the framework of the International Day of Woman 2021, BPAC wants to highlight some outstanding women of our region. During March, find here special interviews with outstading women from our region, including athletes, coaches, technical […]

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Claudia Echeverry – Interview

Claudia Echeverry, Regional President & Managing Director of Special Olympics Latin America, tells us a little more about her career. Let’s know more in this interview. In the framework of the International Day of Woman 2021, BPAC wants to highlight some outstanding women of our region. During March, find here special interviews with outstading women from […]

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Rachel Honderich – Interview

Rachel Honderich, Pan Am Games champion, tells us a little more about her badminton career. Let’s know a little more about her in this interview. In the framework of the International Day of Woman 2021, BPAC wants to highlight some outstanding women of our region. During March, find here special interviews with outstading women from our […]

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Analia Lezcano – Pan Am Women’s Month

Analia Lezcano, Pan Am Accredited Umpire from Argentina, tells us a little more about her career with our sport. Let’s know a little more about her in this interview. In the framework of the International Day of Woman 2021, BPAC wants to highlight some outstanding women of our region. During March, find here special interviews with […]

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Marta Lopes – Pan Am Women’s Month

Marta Lopes, coach from Brazil, tells us a little more about her career with badminton and Para badminton. Let’s know a little more about her in this interview. In the framework of the International Day of Woman 2021, BPAC wants to highlight some outstanding women of our region. During March, find here special interviews with outstading […]

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Juliana Giraldo – Pan Am Women’s Month

Juliana Giraldo, young badminton star from Colombia, tells us a little more about her badminton career. Let’s know a little more about her in this interview. In the framework of the International Day of Woman 2021, BPAC wants to highlight some outstanding women of our region. During March, find here special interviews with outstading women from […]

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