General Dahlan Al Hamad thanked and welcomed all Council Members to Bali,Indonesia, for the first physical meeting after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. He thanked the Indonesian Federation, President Mr Luhut Pandjaitan, and General Secretary Mr Tigor Tanjung for successfully facilitating the Council Meeting.
The Main highlights of the meeting are as follows:
- The Asian Strategy 2023-2030, presented by Gen. Akram Sahi, was well received. The Council approved it unanimously to submit to our Congress for endorsement.
- Regarding the Regional Association, the Council urged all regions to finish their constitutions and election procedures by the end of February 2023. The formation of regional associations will undoubtedly increase competition. It will aid in adding more events to promote and develop our sport.
- The Council identified several members who do not follow World Athletics competition regulations. Such MFs is warned to adhere closely to WA requirements or risk being on the watchlist.
- The Council encourages all MFs to engage women and integrate them into technical and administrative work.
- The future bids were given to the following countries:
i) 11th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2024, Tehran, Iran
ii) 21st Asian U20 Athletics Championships 2024, UAE
iii) 6th Asian U18 Athletics Championships 2025, Saudi Arabia
iv) 20th Asian Marathon Championship 2025, Jiaxing, China
v) Asian championship 2025 and 2027. The Council have agreed to award the two cities:
a. 26th Asian Athletics Championship 2025, Gumi, Korea
b. 27th Asian Athletics Championships, 2027, Xiamen, China
vi) The Council urged all member federations to comply with the rules of online registration for competitions
- The Election corresponds with the 25th Asian Congress. According to our constitution, all election candidates must undergo a vetting process to ensure eligibility. The Legal Advisor will explain the procedures in detail to the members and another online session in late January 2023. The aim is to improve all Member Federations’ comprehension of the process.
- The Asian Athletics Association’s 50th anniversary will be commemorated in Bangkok during the Asian Championship. The entire Council is requested to lend their support to make this celebration memorable.
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