All-Russia Athletic Federation
All-Russia Athletic Federation ARAF | |
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Sport | Athletics |
Jurisdiction | Federation |
Affiliation | IAAF |
Regional affiliation | EAA |
Headquarters | Moscow |
Location |
Luzhnetskaya nab. 8 119992 |
President | Valentin Balakhnichev |
Secretary | Mikhail Butov |
The All-Russia Athletic Federation (ARAF') is the governing body for the sport of athletics in Russia. Current president is Valentin Balakhnichev.[1] Balakhnichev also served as the Treasurer of the IAAF until stepping down amid allegations uncovered by German broadcaster ARD of massive doping violations and cover ups by the ARAF. 150 athletes from multiple nations are said to be involved.[2]
Affiliations
ARAF is the national member federation for Russia in the following international organisations:
National records
ARAF maintains the Russian records in athletics.
Kit suppliers
Russia's kits are currently supplied by Nike.
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