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)