Opening of the 55th World Athletics Congress 2025 – Aruba’s Representation

Today, the 55th World Athletics Congress officially commenced in Tokyo, Japan . The Aruban delegation is proudly represented by President Anecy Toussaint and General Secretary Safiera Schippers, who will participate in important discussions and decision-making processes that will guide the future of global athletics . Although Aruba is a small nation, its commitment to athletics [...]

Global Stage, Proud Presence!

  Today, the President Anecy Toussaint and General Secretary Safiera Schippers of the Aruba Athletic Federation are officially en route to Tokyo 🇯🇵 for the 2025 World Athletics Championships and the prestigious 55th World Athletics Congress.   Although Aruba won’t be competing on the track this year, our colors, our pride, and our passion will […]

Celebrating 62 Years of Athletics in Aruba

Today, the Arubaanse Atletiek Bond (AAB), Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF), proudly celebrates 62 years since its founding on the 6th of September 1963 by Harry Jansen (R.I.P). We honor and thank all those who have guided our federation over the years — including former presidents Juan “Junior” Dake, Evelyne Farrell, Virginia Dirksz and André Angela [...]

Back on Track at Stadion Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium (GPT)

With the beginning of the new school year, the Aruba Athletics Federation (AAF) proudly marked a long-awaited milestone — the return to training at Stadion GPT. From Wednesday to Friday, athletes officially stepped back onto the track, this time all in uniform, symbolizing not only their discipline and commitment but also the unity of our [...]

Aruba Athletics at the NACAC Congress in The Bahamas

Today, the Aruba Athletics Federation (AAF) proudly stood among regional leaders at the NACAC Congress, held during the NACAC Championships in The Bahamas. Representing Aruba, our National Coach, Silvienne Valdez Krosendijk, carried our flag with honor and ensured our island’s voice was heard at this important gathering of athletics leaders from across the Americas. Coach [...]

Proud Moment for Team Aruba at NACAC Bahamas Championships

Our CARIFTA Games Gold Medalist Wyndel Beyde represented Aruba at the NACAC Championships 2025 in Freeport, Bahamas and delivered an outstanding performance. As the youngest athlete in the pack, Wyndel bravely lined up against strong competitors from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bermuda, San Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, Canada and more. Despite the stifling humidity from Hurricane [...]

Back on Track at Stadion GPT.

‼️Important Note‼️ This Training Opportunity is Exclusively for Teams that are Official Members of the AAF 🏟️🇦🇼 Yesterday, the Board of the Aruba Athletics Federation (AAF) held an extraordinary meeting with its members representing 11 clubs to share exciting news. After more than two and a half years, our athletes can finally return to Stadion [...]

Our track athlete Asher Patel has arrived in Asunción, Paraguay, for the Junior Pan American Games 2025

Our track athlete Asher Patel and his coach Kayla Evans have arrived in Asunción, Paraguay and are ready to compete at the Junior Pan American Games. Asher will be in action on August 21st, representing the One Happy Island with speed, determination and pride. The Aruba Athletics Federation wishes Asher and Coach Kayla the very [...]

Aruba Represent: Taking on the 10K Carrera del Pacífico

They’ve trained. They’ve endured. Now it’s time to race Our senior and master athletes are flying the flag for Aruba as they head to Cali, Colombia for the prestigious 10K Carrera del Pacífico this Sunday, August 17. This isn’t just any race. It’s a Certified 10K Route by World Athletics. Athletes will take on a [...]

Road to Calí, Colombia

Yesterday, athletes Kevin Sousa, Jethro Saint Fleur, Efijimy Croes and Luis Kock completed their final training session at Stadion GPT before departing tomorrow for Calí, Colombia. These talented runners will proudly represent Aruba this Sunday, August 17, at the Carrera del Pacífico 10K — a World Athletics–certified, world-class road race that brings together elite competitors from [...]