Asociación Iberoamericana de Atletismo
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The Asociación Iberoamericana de Atletismo (AIA; Iberoamerican Athletics Association) is the governing body for the sport of athletics of European, Latinamerican, and African countries with iberian origin and/or Spanish or Portuguese language.[1] Current president is Oscar Fernández Cáceres from Perú.[2]
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| Sport | Athletics |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Association |
| Abbreviation | AIA |
| Founded | September 14, 1982 |
| Regional affiliation | Ibero-America |
| President | Oscar Fernández Cáceres |
| Secretary | Luis Condeso Ocampo |
| Official website | |
| www | |
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AIA was founded on September 14, 1982, in Madrid, Spain.[3] First president was Juan Manuel de Hoz from Spain. Founder members were Portugal, Spain, and 20 Latinamerican countries. In 1996, AIA was extended by six African countries. In 2005, Andorra joined, and last, Aruba was admitted to send athletes for the 2012 Ibero-American Championships.
AIA organizes the following championships:
There are 30 member federations.
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