Asian Athletics
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| Abbreviation | AA[1] |
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| Formation | November 1973 |
| Type | Sports organisation |
| Headquarters | Pathum Thani, Thailand |
Region served | Asia |
| Membership | 45 national associations |
| Dahlan Jumaan al-Hamad | |
Main organ | Asian Athletics Council |
Parent organization | World Athletics |
| Website | https://www.asianathletics.com |
The Asian Athletics[1] formerly known as Asian Athletics Association and Asian Amateur Athletics Association (from 1973 to 2002)[2] is the continental governing body for the sport of athletics in Asia. It is headquartered in Thailand. It organises the Asian Championships in Athletics and other continental competitions.
The current president Qatari Dahlan Jumaan al-Hamad, who was elected to the position in 2013.[3] Suresh Kalmadi of India was the president from 2000 to 2013.[4]
Competitions
[edit]- Asian Athletics Championships
- Asian U20 Athletics Championships
- Asian U18 Athletics Championships
- Asian Indoor Athletics Championships
- Asian Cross Country Championships
- Asian Athletics Grand Prix Series
- Asian Marathon Championships
- Asian Race Walking Championships
- Asian All Star Athletics Meet
- Asian Relay Championship
- Asian Throwing Championship
Member associations
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References
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- ^ a b "Asian Athletics Constitution" (PDF). Asian Athletics website. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "Asian Amateur Athletics Association drops "Amateur" from name, as competition gets underway in Colombo". World Athletics. 10 August 2002. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ Dahlan ousts Kalmadi as Asian athletics chief. Gulf Times (2013-07-01). Retrieved on 2013-07-07.
- ^ IAAF Newsletter Edition 108 Archived October 23, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. IAAF (2009-12-11). Retrieved on 2009-12-12.
External links
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