noun
Japan Association of Athletics Federations; JAAF
Abbreviation of 日本陸上競技連盟. Used in sports news and official contexts.
日本陸連は来月の大会に向けて代表選手を発表した。
The JAAF announced the national team athletes for next month's competition.
Full official name; 日本陸連 is the common abbreviation.
Abbreviation formed from the first characters of 日本 (Japan), 陸上 (track and field), and 競技 (athletics) plus 連盟 (federation).