Monaco, November 19, 2023: Six finalists have been nominated for the Member Federations Award ahead of next month’s World Athletics Awards 2023.
The Member Federations Award recognises a Member Federation that has distinguished itself in its accomplishments throughout the year and, as a result, positively contributed to the growth and profile of the sport. The shortlisted federations were nominated by each of the six area associations.
The winner will be announced on World Athletics platforms in early December as part of the World Athletics Awards 2023.
The Athletic Association of Thailand has been selected as the Asian candidate.
World Athletics reports:
“In 2023, Bangkok was the host city for the 25th Asian Athletics Championships, while the capital also held the Asian Athletics Association's 50-year celebration.
“The federation has helped the Asian Athletics Association to establish its headquarters at Thammasat University in Bangkok, where development activities are held for the whole area, and it is likely to develop into a state-of-the-art facility in the future.
“A participant in the Kids’ Athletics programme, the Athletic Association of Thailand is also working to develop athletics at grassroots level.”
The other five nominees are:
Australia (Athletics Australia, Oceania)
Botswana (Botswana Athletics Association, Africa)
Chile (Federacion Atletica de Chile, South America)
Spain (Real Federacion Espanola de Atletismo, Europe)
United States (USA Track & Field, NACAC)