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==History==
==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]].
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]].

== National Championship==
47th National Athletics Championship is started from May 9–11 at Musa Stadium, Quetta.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nationalgames.com.pk/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2018-02-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316101300/http://www.nationalgames.com.pk/ |archive-date=2012-03-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref> with the teams Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Pakistan Navy, Pakistan WAPDA, Pakistan Railways, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhaw, Balochistan, Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, FATA and Gilgit Baltistan <ref>http://dailytimes.com.pk/sports/04-May-16/national-athletics-championships-from-may-9/</ref>


==Affiliations==
==Affiliations==
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==National Championship==
==National Championship==
In addition to a regular event at [[National Games of Pakistan|National Games]], AFP organizes National Athletics Championships [[track and field]] for men & Women in junior, senior and master categories.<ref>[http://www.sports.gov.pk/SportsCalendar/Athletic_2014.html Pakistan Sports Board<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714183025/http://www.sports.gov.pk/SportsCalendar/Athletic_2014.html |date=July 14, 2014 }}</ref>
In addition to a regular event at [[National Games of Pakistan|National Games]], AFP organizes National Athletics Championships [[track and field]] for men & Women in junior, senior and master categories.<ref>[http://www.sports.gov.pk/SportsCalendar/Athletic_2014.html Pakistan Sports Board<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714183025/http://www.sports.gov.pk/SportsCalendar/Athletic_2014.html |date=July 14, 2014 }}</ref>
=== National Athletics Championships ===
[[National Athletics Championships (Pakistan)|National Athletics Championships]] is held annually around the month of April and serves as the [[National Championship|national Championship]] for the [[track and field]] events in Pakistan.
50th edition will take place in 2021 with 14 teams Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Pakistan Navy, Pakistan WAPDA, Pakistan Railways, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, FATA and Gilgit Baltistan.<ref>https://www.urdupoint.com/en/sports/athletics-federation-to-hold-two-national-cs-1305657.html</ref> <ref>https://nation.com.pk/16-Jul-2021/afp-to-conduct-two-national-c-ships-in-sept-oct-sahi</ref>

==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of Pakistani records in athletics]]
* [[List of Pakistani records in athletics]]

Revision as of 18:20, 28 July 2021

Athletics Federation of Pakistan
SportAthletics
AbbreviationAFP
Founded1951 (1951)
AffiliationInternational Association of Athletics Federations
Affiliation date1951
Regional affiliationAsian Athletics Association
HeadquartersIslamabad
LocationJinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex
PresidentMuhammad Akram Sahi
SecretarySalman 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]

National Athletics Championships

National Athletics Championships is held annually around the month of April and serves as the national Championship for the track and field events in Pakistan. 50th edition will take place in 2021 with 14 teams Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Pakistan Navy, Pakistan WAPDA, Pakistan Railways, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, FATA and Gilgit Baltistan.[5] [6]

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
  5. ^ https://www.urdupoint.com/en/sports/athletics-federation-to-hold-two-national-cs-1305657.html
  6. ^ https://nation.com.pk/16-Jul-2021/afp-to-conduct-two-national-c-ships-in-sept-oct-sahi

External links

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