Incumbent Shahidan Kassim is expected to face a four-cornered fight in the June 15 election for the 2025-2029 term.

Past president and Perak Amateur Athletics Association president Karim Ibrahim is contesting for the post again, as well as incumbent Malaysian Athletics Federation deputy president Mark William Ling and Terengganu Amateur Athletics Association president Wan Hisham Wan Salleh.

Karim and Wan Hisham are also in the running for the post of Malaysian Athletics Federation deputy president, while R Annamalai, Sallehuddin Safar and Mohamat Hasan have also thrown their hats into the ring.

An intense battle is on the cards for the four posts of vice-president, which includes one reserved for a woman representative, with nine candidates in contention.

Those aspiring for posts in the Malaysian Athletics Federation can be nominated and registered as a candidate for more than one post. However, on the day of the election, they must choose only one post to vie for.

The Malaysian Athletics Federation has 13 affiliates, comprising delegations from 13 associations. Each association will be represented by three delegates during polling.