South Asian Athletics Federation
| Sport | Athletics |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | South Asia |
| Abbreviation | SAAF |
| Regional affiliation | Asian Athletics Association |
| President | Dr. Lalit K. Bhanot.[1] |
The South Asian Athletics Federation (SAAF) is the governing body for athletics in South Asia, responsible for organizing regional competitions such as the South Asian Senior Athletics Championships, South Asian U20 Athletics Championships, and South Asian Cross Country Championships.[1]
The SAAF has 8 members: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.[1]
History
The 2024 SAAF Cross Country Championships (Islamabad 2025) held in Fatima Jinnah Park, Islamabad, Pakistan, were pushed back to 2025 by the SAAF due to smog on 15 November.[2][3] It was held on 23 February 2025.[4]
The 2025 South Asian Senior Athletics Championships were postponed as a result of the 2025 India–Pakistan standoff.[5][6]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Ram. Murali Krishnan. "Fact Book" (PDF). Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ↑ "SAAF Cross Country Athletics Championships 2024 postponed due to smog". www.samaa.tv. 16 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ↑ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ↑ Kaluarachchi, Anjana (23 February 2025). "Vakshan Wins Gold at South Asian Cross Country Championship". Ceylon Today. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ↑ "South Asian Athletics C'ships (SAAF) postponed for the second time". The Indian Express. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ Shivam (24 April 2025). "South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships 2025 Postponed Again". adda247. Retrieved 4 May 2025.