Lahore, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):It gives me immense pleasure to inform that Annual General Council Meeting of the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) was held online on 29 Dec 2022 under the chairmanship of Maj Gen (R) Muhammad Akram Sahi HI(M), SI(M), President AFP/ Vice President Asian Athletics Association (AAA).
Representatives from affiliated Units of AFP attended the meeting. Following agenda points were discussed during the meeting.
1. The House appreciated the organization of NACs by Punjab Athletics Association and the cooperation of Sports Board Punjab, Punjab University and WAPDA Sports Board.
2. It was decided that the 51st National Athletics Championship will be organized by the Pakistan Army in Feb/March 2023.
3. It was decided that the 5th National Youth and Junior Athletics Championship will be organized by Islamabad Athletics Association. Dates and venue will be announced later.
4. It was decided that talent competitions will be organized for youth and junior players in different places of the country.
5. It was decided that Kids Athletics competitions will be organised with the support of Provincial Athletics Associations and Area Associations to promote the athletics at grass root level.
6. The House was informed about the treatment and training of Mr. Arshad Nadeem (Javelin Thrower). President AFP told the House that Arshad’s injuries have been treated and he is healthy and our focus is on his training so that he can perform well in the upcoming mega competitions.
7. Annual Calendar of National and International Events of Athletics was discussed and approved by the participants of meeting.
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Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP)
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