Palestine Athletic Federation Explained

Assocname:	Palestine Athletic federation
Sport:	Athletics
Abbrev:	PAF
Founded:	29 January 1964
President:	Nader Ismael Halawa
Url:	www.paf.ps
Countryflag:	Palestine

The Palestine Athletic Federation is the governing body for the sport of athletics in the State of Palestine. The organisation is maintained by the PLE Olympic Committee headquartered at Al Nazir Street, in Gaza City.^[1] It is a member of the Arab Athletics Federation,^[2] and holds tasks such as providing track suits for male and female Palestinian athletes that compete at outdoor and indoor track and field events, their transportation costs and sports equipment.^{[3] [4]}

See also

• European Athletic Association

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rdccairo IAAF. Rdccairo.org. 2015-10-29.
2. Web site: Arab Athletics Federation - Homepage. Arabathletics.org. 2015-10-29.
3. News: Mideast Tensions Sideline a Gazan Marathon Runner. The New York Times. 2015-10-29.
4. News: Palestinian runner uses Gaza marathon to prepare for London 2012 Olympics. Harriet Sherwood. The Guardian. 2015-10-29.