Angolan Athletics Federation Explained

Angolan Athletics Federation
Abbrev:	FAA
Logosize:	155px
Sport:	Athletics
Aff:	IAAF
Region:	CAA
Headquarters:	Luanda
President:	Bernardo João
Vicepresident:	João Ntyamba
Secretary:	Carlos Rosa
Url:	www.atletismoangola.com
Countryflag:	Angola

The Angolan Athletics Federation (FAA; Federação Angolana de Atletismo) is the governing body for the sport of athletics in Angola. Current president is Bernardo João. He was elected in November 2016 for the period 2016–2020.

History

FAA was founded on February 19, 1979, and was affiliated to the IAAF in the year 1981.

Affiliations

• International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
• Confederation of African Athletics (CAA)
• Asociación Iberoamericana de Atletismo (AIA; Ibero-American Athletics Association)

Moreover, it is part of the following national organisations:

• Angolan Olympic Committee (COA; Portuguese: Comité Olímpico Angolano)

National records

FAA maintains the national records.

External links

• Official webpage (in Portuguese)