All-Russia Athletic Federation

All-Russia Athletic Federation
ARAF
Sport Athletics
Jurisdiction Federation
Affiliation IAAF
Regional affiliation EAA
Headquarters Moscow
Location

Luzhnetskaya nab. 8

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President Valentin Balakhnichev
Secretary Mikhail Butov
Russia

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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