The Royal Moroccan Athletics Federation (FRMA) is the governing body responsible for the organisation, development and promotion of athletics in Morocco. It oversees national competitions, supervises national teams and represents the country before international bodies.
It has been affiliated with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) since 1958. It has also been a member of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) since 1973, the body responsible for organising competitions at the continental level.
History
The federation was established in 1956 in order to structure the practice of athletics and organise competitions at the national level.
From the 1980s onward, Morocco emerged as a major athletics nation, particularly in middle-distance and long-distance events. Several Moroccan athletes won Olympic and world titles, contributing to the federation’s international recognition.
Missions
The Royal Moroccan Athletics Federation has the following main missions:
organising and regulating athletics competitions at the national level; supervising clubs and regional leagues; selecting and preparing national teams; developing athletics, particularly among young people; representing Morocco before international organisations.
Organisation
The FRMA is led by a federal bureau and a president. It relies on a network of regional leagues and affiliated clubs.
It is affiliated with World Athletics as well as the Confederation of African Athletics.
Competitions
The federation organises several national competitions, including:
the Moroccan Athletics Championships; cross-country competitions; national and regional meetings.
It also takes part in organising and selecting athletes for international competitions such as the Olympic Games, the World Athletics Championships and the African Championships in Athletics.
International record
Athletics
Olympic Games
8 gold medals 5 silver medals 8 bronze medals
World Athletics Championships
12 gold medals 12 silver medals 9 bronze medals
Notable athletes
Morocco has produced several internationally renowned athletes, including:
Saïd Aouita Hicham El Guerrouj Nawal El Moutawakel Khalid Skah Soufiane El Bakkali
List of presidents
Jilali El Oufir (1957–1970) Mohamed Mansouri Lahrizi (1970–1971) Mounir Abderrahmane Doukkali (1971–1972) Abderrahman Medkouri (1972–1977) Khalifa Siraj (1977–1978) Colonel Badreddine Khatib (1979–1981) Abderrahman Medkouri (1981–1982) Mohamed Noudir (1982–1987) Abderrahman Medkouri (1987–1992) Mohamed Moumine (1992–1993) Mohamed El Mediouri (1993–2000) Mohamed Aouzal (2000–2006) Abdeslam Ahizoune (since 2006)
See also Sport in Morocco Athletics
References
External links Official FRMA website Moroccan records