Marshall Islands Athletics
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| Sport | Athletics |
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| Abbreviation | MIAF |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Affiliation | IAAF |
| Affiliation date | 1987 |
| Regional affiliation | OAA |
| Headquarters | Majuro |
| President | Rais Aho |
| Vice president(s) | Carlon Zedkaia Edison Metwejla |
| Secretary | Eunice Borero |
| Official website | |
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Marshall Islands Athletics, also known as Marshall Islands Athletics Federation (MIAF) is the governing body for the sport of athletics in Marshall Islands.[1]
Athletes from the Marshall Islands participated already at the 1969 Micronesian Games, (the Marshall Islands then still being part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,)[2] and also after re-establishment of the Games in 1990.[3]
The foundation of MIAF is reported for 1987, as well as its affiliation to the IAAF in the same year.[4]
Melvin Majmeto served as president of MIAF.[5]
Current president is former shot putter and discus thrower Rais Aho.[1][6]
Affiliations
Moreover, it is part of the following national organisations:
