The Armed Police Force (APF) Club Athletics Team is a core component of the Armed Police Force of Nepal’s commitment to national sports. Competing in various national and inter-departmental track and field events, APF Athletics is known for producing strong, well-trained athletes, particularly in long-distance events, jumps, and relays. It stands as a formidable competitor alongside Nepal Army and Nepal Police athletics teams.

Overview

• Full Name: Armed Police Force (APF) Club – Athletics Division

• Affiliation: Armed Police Force, Nepal (Ministry of Home Affairs)

• Headquarters: Halchowk, Kathmandu, Nepal

• Core Events: Sprint, middle and long-distance running, relays, shot put, jumps

• Training Ground: APF Training Centre, Halchowk and Satdobato

• Main Competitions: National Games, National Athletics Championships, departmental meets

• Rival Teams: Tribhuwan Army Club, Nepal Police Club

Mission and Vision

 Mission:

To train disciplined and high-performing athletes who represent both the force and the nation with excellence in athletics.

 Vision:

To develop a nationally recognized athletics program that builds strength, speed, and sportsmanship in line with APF values.

Athletic Disciplines

The APF Athletics Team trains and competes in:

• Track Events:

  • 100m, 200m, 400m

  • 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m

  • Relays (4x100m, 4x400m)

  • Hurdles

• Field Events:

  • High jump, long jump

  • Shot put, discus, javelin throw

• Distance Running:

  • Half-marathon, marathon

  • Cross-country races

Major Achievements

• Consistent medal-winners at the National Games and Martyrs’ Memorial Athletics Championships

• Top-three overall finishes among departmental teams in recent years

• Strong presence in long-distance and women’s middle-distance categories

Notable Athletes

• Pushpa Bhandari – Marathon runner, SAG medalist

• Rajan Khatri – Middle-distance specialist with podium finishes

• Ganga Acharya – Promising sprinter and relay team member

• Saraswati Chaudhary – Emerging female distance runner

Training & Facilities

 Facilities:

• Primary training base at APF Training Ground, Halchowk

• Access to synthetic tracks in Satdobato and Pokhara

• Support from sports scientists, strength coaches, and physios

 Programs:

• Year-round athletics training integrated with military drills

• Periodic high-altitude camps in mid-hill regions

• Access to nutrition, recovery programs, and injury prevention workshops

Talent Development & Recruitment

• Recruits through sports quotas and APF open trials

• Scouts potential athletes from school-level tournaments, district athletics meets, and youth camps

• Focuses on diversity and gender inclusion, with growing support for women’s athletics

National Representation

Many APF athletes regularly represent Nepal in:

• South Asian Games (SAG)

• Asian Athletics Championships

• International marathons and open road races

APF Club Athletics serves as a vital feeder system to the national athletics team.

Trivia

• APF is the youngest of Nepal’s departmental clubs (established in 2001), yet has quickly risen as a national athletics contender.

• APF athletes are known for their military-grade endurance and mental focus, particularly in distance and road races.

• The club often finishes top three in overall athletics standings at the National Games, thanks to depth in both men’s and women’s divisions.