The Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association (HKAAA) previously known as the Hong Kong Amateur Track and Field Association (HKATFA), was founded in 1951 by a group of enthusiastic volunteers and has since become the governing body for Athletics, including Track & Field, Distance Running and Race Walking in Hong Kong.

The Association became a member of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF & OC) in same year. It has also joined the International Association of Amateur Federations (IAAF) next year.