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Building community through sports excellence and athletic achievement
About ASF
Afghan Sports Federation (ASF) is a non-profit organization based in Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. It is run by Afghan individuals, for the benefit of amateur sports among the Afghan youths and Adults both men and women at every level of excellence in the region, the United States and the world. Afghan Sports Federation was formally established in 1998 by a group of Afghan Soccer (Football) players and Soccer (Football) enthusiasts in the Metropolitan Washington DC area.
Purpose
The aim of ASF is to create a center of guidance or counseling for Afghan athletes (men and women) who wants to be active in amateur sports or pursue professional career in any athletic field of his/her choice. To promote all amateur sports and operate as amateur sports federation. Serve as administrative umbrella to individual and team sports whom shall be called Associates of the Federation. Each Associate shall have at least one representative in the ASF Board of Directors who shall represent his/her Association in the Federation.
ASF Bodies
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consist of the founding members of the Afghan Sports Federation. The highest authority in ASF is the Board of Directors, which convenes once every year. The Board of Directors decides on the statutes and their implementation, approves reports on financial detail and general authorities, adopts new members and elects officers. The General Assembly does not elect the members.
Elections
The officers of the Federation shall be elected by a majority vote of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). They shall hold office until the next AGM.
Meet Our Team
The Afghan Sports Federation is powered by dedicated board members and volunteers who work tirelessly to promote sports excellence and build community. Learn more about the individuals who make ASF possible, both past and present.
View Our Team →Membership
There are two categories of membership: Regular and Honorary. Regular members can hold office and are eligible to vote. Honorary members support the goals of the Federation.
Economics
ASF is a nonprofit organization. Member organizations pay a modest annual subscription and nominal entry fees. All major expenditures require prior approval of the Board of Directors.
Meetings
The Annual General Meeting is held in January of each year. Special or General Board meetings may be called at the request of the President or majority of the Board of Directors.
Long Term Goals
- Build ASF Soccer Fields and Community Centers in the United States and other countries
- Establish Afghan Sports Body Worldwide and participate in the Olympics
- Establish Afghan Soccer Body Worldwide and participate in World Cups
Join Our Mission
Whether you're interested in playing, coaching, volunteering, or supporting our programs, there are many ways to get involved with the Afghan Sports Federation.