Gujarat State Athletics Association
Promoting athletic excellence across Gujarat, the Gujarat State Athletics Association nurtures talent and fosters a culture of sportsmanship and discipline. Join us in shaping the future of athletics.
The Ultimate Destination for Athletic Excellence!
Welcome to the Gujarat State Athletics Association (GSAA), the premier organization dedicated to promoting and developing athletics across the vibrant state of Gujarat. Established with a mission to nurture talent and foster a spirit of sportsmanship, the GSAA is committed to providing top-notch facilities, training programs, and competitive opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities. Our association plays a pivotal role in identifying and supporting budding athletes, ensuring they receive the guidance and resources needed to excel on national and international stages.
At GSAA, we believe in the transformative power of athletics to inspire, unite, and uplift communities. Our initiatives are designed not only to enhance athletic performance but also to instill values of discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. From organizing state-level championships to grassroots development programs, we are dedicated to creating a vibrant sports culture in Gujarat. Join us in our journey to elevate athletics and celebrate the achievements of our remarkable athletes who bring pride to our state.
Executive Committee Members and Office Bearers 2020 - 2024
| No. | Name | Designation | District | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shri Vivekbhai Prahladbhai Patel | President | Ahmedabad Rural | |
| 2. | Dr. Vikas Prajapati | Secretary | Vadodara | |
| 3. | Shri Yashpal Patel | Treasurer | Ahmedabad | |
| 4. | Shri Dashrathsinh Jadeja | Vice President | Bhavnagar | |
| 5. | Shri Laxman Karanjgaokar | Vice President | Vadodara | |
| 6. | Shri Nitin Patel | Vice President | Anand | |
| 7. | Ananat Thakor | Joint Secretary | Akhil Ahmedabad | |
| 8. | Shri Kanjibhai Bhalia | Joint Secretary | Junagadh | |
| 9. | Dr. Mayur Patel | Member | Navsari | |
| 10. | Shri Dilip Ninama | Member | Dahod | |
| 11. | Kishor Hapaliya | Member | Rajkot | |
| 12. | Mashru Rabari | Member | Kutchh | |
| 13. | Soeb Murad | Member | Surat | |
| 14. | Akansha Prajapati | Member | Chhota Udaipur | |
| 15. | Vipul Chaudhary | Member | Banaskantha |
President's Message
Gujarat State Athletics Association(GSAA) is a registered body of Gujarat state, came into existence in the early 70s affiliated to Athletics Federation of India, New Delhi and Gujarat state Olympic Association.
Athletics is the mother of all games. The main aim and objective of the state association are to develop athletics activities in the state by organising the selection of various national competitions as per activities calendar declared by the Athletics Federation of India. These activities are organised every year along with coaching camps, workshops, seminars etc. at various venues in the state.
For improvising and strengthening the technical knowledge of the athletics field, every alternative year GSAA examines technical officers of Gujarat state. These exams are known as “Federation State Technical Officials” and “Federation Technical Official examination”. The GSAA is also providing technical services to recognised international Marathons organised in the state.
In the field of organisation of National level competition, Gujarat State Athletics Association proved its capacity in conducting such types of competition in recent years. In the last 12 years, three West Zone Junior Athletics Championships were conducted in the state, in 2007, 2013 and 2016. From 21st to 23 July 2018, after a gap of more than 20 years, 15th National Youth Athletics Championship was organised at Vadodara, which was highly uploaded by all States and Federations also.
After 2012, the scenario in the Field of Athletics in Gujarat has changed. Our boys and girls have started winning medals at the national level, rather just participating. From 2016, our players have won medals in double figures at the national level. In recent years, Kumar Murali Gamit and Kumari Sarita Gaekwad won the medal at international level representing Gujarat at Asian Athletics Championship and Commonwealth Games respectively.
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