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About Asian Athletics

Governing athletics across Asia since 1973

The association

Governing athletics across Asia since 1973

Asian Athletics is the continental governing body for track and field, road running, cross country and race walking — one of the six area associations of World Athletics and a member of the Olympic Council of Asia.

Founded in Manila in 1973 and based at a secretariat in Pathum Thani, Thailand, the association sanctions fourteen championship properties, ratifies Asian records and represents forty-five member federations.

Asian Athletics Est. 1973 · Manila
Headquarters
Pathum Thani, Thailand
President
Gen. Dahlan Al-Hamad
Secretary General
Mr. A. Shuggumarran
Member federations
45 across 5 zones
Area association of
World Athletics
Recognised by
Olympic Council of Asia
Council & governance Member federations
Competition Fourteen continental championships across every discipline and age group
Development Coaching, officiating and youth pathways delivered through all five zones
Integrity Anti-doping, safeguarding and competition manipulation, with the AIU
Governance An elected Council, an open Congress, and published accounts

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