Athletic Solomons
Sports governing body in the Solomon Islands
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Athletic Solomons (AS), also known as Solomon Islands Athletics Association, is the governing body for the sport of athletics in the Solomon Islands.[1]
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| Sport | Athletics |
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| Abbreviation | AS |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Affiliation | IAAF |
| Affiliation date | 1981 |
| Regional affiliation | OAA |
| Headquarters | Honiara, Guadalcanal |
| President | Martin Rara |
| Vice president | Casper Pule |
| Secretary | Reggie Hou |
| Replaced | Solomon Islands Amateur Athletic Union |
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History
In the 1960th the existence of an organisation called British Solomon Islands Amateur Athletic Association is documented.[2] Baddeley Devesi, who later served as the first Governor-General of the Solomon Islands after independence, is reported to be elected secretary to this association in 1967.[3]
After independence, Athletic Solomons was founded in 1980 (most probably as Solomon Islands Amateur Athletic Union),[4] and was affiliated to the IAAF in the year 1981.[5]
Former president was ex decathlete James Iroga. Current president is Martin Rara. He was elected in November 2012.[6]
Affiliations
Moreover, it is part of the following national organisations:
National records
Athletic Solomons maintains the Solomon Islands records in athletics.
