1965 Philippine Track & Field Assn Phl Amateur Athletic Federation PAAF Medal

Description: Philippine Amateur Track & Field Assn. 1965 Phil Amateur Athletic Federation (PAAF) MedalNational Open Track & Field Championship April 17-18 1965 Measures approx. 50 mm x 39 mm. The Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation (PAAF) was established in 1911. According to the Federation`s Handbook, the spirit behind the organization was to resolve the ongoing `menace of professionalism and erosion in Philippine sports. U.S. Governor-General W. Cameron was its first president. In 1913, Elwood Brown, president of the Philippine Amateur Athletic Association and Manila Carnival Games, proposed the creation of the "Far Eastern Olympic Games" to China and Japan. It was at that time that Governor-General William Cameron Forbes was the president of the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation from 1911-1913. Governor-General Forbes formed the Far Eastern Olympic Association. The first event was held on the Manila Carnival grounds (later the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex) in Malate, Manila, Philippines on February 4, 1913 and was known as the "First Oriental Olympic Games". Forbes was also the one who formally declare the games open. Six countries participated in the eight-day event: the host country then-named Philippine Islands, Republic of China, Empire of Japan, British East Indies (Malaysia), Kingdom of Thailand and British crown colony Hong Kong.Please take a look at the photo for better description ON GRADING The grade I gave is just my opinion and may differ from others. Grading is subjective and not an exact science. Please take a look at the photo and grade it accordingly. Several subjective factors of personal preference may be considered different by others. These include paper texture, quality, color, folds, markings, stains and overall eye appeal. We ship WORLDWIDE and will combine mailing.

Price: 60 USD

Location: Manila

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