Special Olympics Latin America and Badminton Pan America first partnered in 2019. Their partnership focuses on growing the sport of badminton within the region for people with intellectual disabilities. The two organizations help to facilitate relationships between Special Olympics National Programs and National Badminton Member Associations to grow the sport, attract athletes and Unified partners, and train coaches. The two organizations will resign a partnership agreement at the 2024 Special Olympics Latin America Games in Paraguay, where badminton will be featured for the first time at the Regional Games.