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 (often called AAF) is the main group that looks after the sport of athletics in Azerbaijan. Athletics includes many exciting sports like running, jumping, and throwing. The AAF works to organize these sports, help athletes, and make sure everything runs smoothly. It was founded in 1923, which means it has been around for a very long time! Its main office is in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.
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Working with Other Sports Groups
The Azerbaijan Athletics Federation works with other important sports organizations around the world and in Azerbaijan. This helps them follow international rules and give Azerbaijani athletes more chances to compete.
International Partners
- International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF): This is the biggest group for athletics worldwide. The AAF is a member, which means Azerbaijani athletes can take part in global competitions like the Olympic Games and World Championships.
- European Athletic Association (EAA): This group manages athletics across Europe. Being a member of the EAA allows Azerbaijani athletes to compete in European championships and events.
National Partner
- Azerbaijan Olympic Committee: This committee helps organize sports for the Olympic Games in Azerbaijan. The AAF works closely with them to prepare athletes for the Olympics.
Keeping Records in Athletics
The AAF is also in charge of keeping track of the best performances by Azerbaijani athletes.
National Records
The federation keeps a special list called the Azerbaijan records in athletics. These records show the fastest times, longest jumps, and furthest throws ever achieved by athletes from Azerbaijan. It's a way to celebrate their amazing achievements and inspire new athletes to train hard and try to break those records!
