Peruvian Athletics Sport Federation
Governing body for athletics in Peru
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The Peruvian Athletics Sport Federation (Spanish: Federación Deportiva Peruana de Atletismo, FDPA) is the governing body for the sport of athletics in Peru.
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| Sport | Athletics |
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| Jurisdiction | Federation |
| Abbreviation | FDPA |
| Founded | February 15, 1927 |
| Affiliation | IAAF |
| Regional affiliation | CONSUDATLE |
| Affiliation date | 1925 |
| Headquarters | San Luis, Lima |
| President | Óscar Fernández |
| Vice president | José Ramos Pancca |
| Secretary | Giorgio Battuello |
| Replaced | Federación Atlética Peruana |
| (founded) | November 22, 1918 |
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History
FDPA was founded on November 22, 1918 as Federación Atlética Peruana. First president was Alfredo Benavides Canseco.[1][2][3] It joined CONSUDATLE in 1925, and Peru's first international appearance was at the IV South American Championships in Montevideo, Uruguay. Later that year, the Peruvian Olympic Committee (Comité Olímpico Peruano) installed a commission for the integration of the sport of athletics. The process resulted in the foundation of the Federación Peruana de Atletismo on February 15, 1927, with president Pedro Villanueva.[2]
After the resignation of Enrique Cusicanqui in 2011, former vice-president Jorge Julián came into office.[4][5] In December 2012, Miguel Ignacio Mendo was elected president for the period 2013–2016.[6][7] However, the result was not recognized, and a new election was scheduled,[8] where ex-sprinter Óscar Fernández was nominated and confirmed as new president.[9][10][11]
Affiliations
FDPA is the national member federation for Peru in the following international organisations:
- International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
- Confederación Sudamericana de Atletismo (CONSUDATLE; South American Athletics Confederation)
- Association of Panamerican Athletics (APA)
- Asociación Iberoamericana de Atletismo (AIA; Ibero-American Athletics Association)
Moreover, it is part of the following national organisations:
- Peruvian Olympic Committee (Spanish: Comité Olímpico Peruano)
Members
FDPA comprises the regional ligas and/or athletics clubs of Peru.
National records
FDPA maintains the Peruvian records in athletics.