Azerbaijan Athletics Federation facts for kids
| Sport | Athletics |
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| Abbreviation | AAF |
| Founded | 1923 |
| Affiliation | IAAF |
| Regional affiliation | EAA |
| Headquarters | Baku |
| President | Çingiz Hüseynzadə |
| Secretary | Firat Huseinov |
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The Azerbaijan Athletics Federation (which is called Azərbaycan Atletika Federasiyası in Azerbaijani) is the main group that looks after the sport of athletics in Azerbaijan. Athletics includes sports like running, jumping, and throwing. This federation makes sure these sports are organized well across the country. It was started way back in 1923.
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What the Federation Does
The Azerbaijan Athletics Federation helps to develop athletics in Azerbaijan. It works to train athletes and coaches. The federation also organizes competitions and makes sure the rules are followed. Its main office is in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.
Working with Other Sports Groups
The Azerbaijan Athletics Federation is connected to several big sports organizations around the world. These connections help Azerbaijani athletes compete internationally.
- World Athletics (formerly IAAF): This is the biggest group for athletics worldwide. The Azerbaijan Federation is a member.
- European Athletics (EAA): This group manages athletics across Europe. Azerbaijan is part of this association.
- Azerbaijan Olympic Committee: This committee helps Azerbaijani athletes get ready for the Olympic Games.
Athletics Events and Competitions
The Federation helps organize many different athletics events. These events range from local competitions to big international championships. Athletes get to show their skills in running, jumping, and throwing.
National Competitions in Azerbaijan
- Azerbaijan Athletics Championships: This is the main competition in Azerbaijan. Athletes from all over the country compete here.
- Afgan Safarov Memorial: This event has been held every year since 1992. It honors Afgan Safarov, a notable figure in Azerbaijani athletics.
Balkan Athletics Events
Azerbaijani athletes also take part in competitions with countries from the Balkan region.
- Balkan Athletics Championships: This is a major event for athletes from Balkan countries.
- Balkan Athletics Indoor Championships: Similar to the main championships, but held indoors.
- Balkan Athletics U20 Championships: For younger athletes, under 20 years old.
- Balkan Masters Athletics Championships: For older athletes, often called "masters" athletes.
European Athletics Events
Azerbaijan is part of Europe, so its athletes compete in many European championships.
- European Athletics Championships: A very important competition for European athletes.
- European Athletics Indoor Championships: The indoor version of the European Championships.
- European Athletics U23 Championships: For athletes under 23 years old.
- European Athletics U20 Championships: For athletes under 20 years old.
- European Athletics U18 Championships: For athletes under 18 years old.
- European Team Championships: Countries compete as teams.
- European Throwing Cup: A special competition just for throwing events like shot put and discus.
- European Cross Country Championships: A race held over natural terrain, like fields and hills.
- European Masters Athletics Championships: For older athletes in Europe.
- Athletics at the European Youth Summer Olympic Festival: A multi-sport event for young European athletes.
World Athletics Events
Azerbaijani athletes also compete on the world stage against athletes from all over the globe.
- World Athletics Championships: The biggest athletics event in the world, besides the Olympics.
- World Athletics Indoor Championships: The indoor version of the World Championships.
- World Athletics Cross Country Championships: The global cross country race.
- World Athletics U20 Championships: For young athletes under 20 from around the world.
- World Athletics U18 Championships: For athletes under 18 globally.
- World Masters Athletics Championships: For older athletes from all over the world.
Islamic Solidarity Games Athletics
- Athletics at the Islamic Solidarity Games: This event brings together athletes from countries that are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
National Records
The Azerbaijan Athletics Federation keeps track of the best performances by Azerbaijani athletes. These are called the Azerbaijan records in athletics. They show the fastest times, longest jumps, and furthest throws ever achieved by athletes from Azerbaijan.
