Asian Athletics

Asian Athletics
AbbreviationAA
FormationNovember 1973 (1973-11)
TypeSports organisation
HeadquartersPathum Thani, Thailand
Region served
Asia
Membership45 national associations
Dahlan Jumaan al-Hamad
Main organ
Asian Athletics Council
Parent organization
World Athletics
Websitehttps://www.asianathletics.com

The Asian Athletics formerly known as Asian Athletics Association and Asian Amateur Athletics Association (from 1973 to 2002) is the continental governing body for the sport of athletics in Asia. It is headquartered in Thailand. It organises the Asian Championships in Athletics and other continental competitions.

The current president Qatari Dahlan Jumaan al-Hamad, who was elected to the position in 2013. Suresh Kalmadi of India was the president from 2000 to 2013.

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