Lahore, November 12, 2021 (PPI-OT):It gives me pleasure to apprise that 24th Congress Meeting of the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) was held on 8th Nov 2021. It was attended by the Presidents and Secretary Generals of 45 Asian Countries.
President Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) Maj General (R) Muhammad Akram Sahi who is also Vice President of the AAA and Muhammad Zafar Secretary General AFP attended the Congress.
It is further apprised that in the opening remarks, Lord Sebastian Coe, President World Athletics appreciated the performance and efforts of Asian Athletics Association as well as Athletics Federation of Pakistan as AFP conducted online seminars for the sports community of Asian region during the Covid-19 crisis. He also applauded the recent outstanding performance by Mr. Arshad Nadeem, Javelin Thrower at the Tokyo Olympics.
It is a great acknowledgement by the World Leader of Athletics and it will go a long way in the promotion and development of our National Athletics.
For more information, contact:
Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP)
Website: http://www.afp.com.pk/welcome.php