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Title: Vuela PanAm Launches Nonprofit Project to Empower Young People Through Badminton in the Americas

Canada, 8th Jul 2025 - The non-profit organization Vuela PanAm founded by Oliver Chen and Guillermo Buendía plans to use badminton as a transformative tool to fight social disparities and build up young people throughout the Americas. Vuela PanAm will use compelling stories of athletes who triumphed over obstacles to bring visibility to neglected athletes and generate increased support for the sport particularly in underrepresented communities.The project provides an opportunity for marginalized athletes mainly from Latin America to share their stories while inspiring upcoming generations. Vuela PanAm seeks to make these athletes' stories visible to create policy transformations and funding opportunities that will end their inequality and boost their access to sports development.From Humble Beginnings to a Growing MovementWhen Oliver Chen first touched a badminton racket at age six in Toronto community centers Vuela PanAm's history began. Young players across the Americas face various challenges to acquire suitable equipment and competition opportunities although Chen received coaching and resources to help his development. Chen experienced the obstacles that players in Bahia Brazil faced during his trip there because he observed their competitions under insufficient facilities with no financial backing.Guillermo Buendía stood out because he was a Peruvian boy who maintained an energetic love for badminton despite all his struggles. Both Chen and Buendía decided to create a platform because they witnessed his unwavering spirit and dedication to overcome the financial and social barriers needed for recognition. The organization Vuela PanAm emerged as a nonprofit entity to tell their stories and boost sports visibility throughout the area.The High Cost of Competing: A Bar...

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