Athletics Federation of Pakistan

Athletics Federation of Pakistan
Sport Athletics
Abbreviation AFP
Founded 1951 (1951)
Affiliation International Association of Athletics Federations
Affiliation date 1951
Regional affiliation Asian Athletics Association
Headquarters Islamabad
Location Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex
President Muhammad Akram Sahi
Secretary Salman Iqbal Butt
Pakistan

The Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) is the apex body of Athletics in Pakistan. It was formed in 1951.

History

In 1951, the Organisation acquired the rights to organize athletics in Pakistan from the IAAF. In 1962 first election were held and body was also granted affiliation by the Pakistan Olympic Association.

Affiliations

The body is affiliated with:

National Championship

In addition to a regular event at National Games, AFP organizes National Athletics Championships track and field for men & Women in junior, senior and master categories.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Member Federations
  2. ↑ Members - Asian Athletics Association : athleticsasia.org Archived June 28, 2014, at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ↑ Pakistan Sports Board
  4. ↑ Pakistan Sports Board Archived July 14, 2014, at the Wayback Machine.
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