The 1987 Arab Athletics Championships was the fifth edition of the international

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competition between

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. It took place in Algiers, Algeria from 6–9 July. A total of 40

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were contested, 24 for men and 16 for women. The men's

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was restored to the programme, having been removed after 1981. A men's

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was also held for the first time.Pan Arab Championships
GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2015-02-14.

Medal summary

Men

Women

Medal table

Overall

Men

Women

References

;Results
''Al Batal Al Arabi'' (N°:22)
Arab Athletics Union. Retrieved on 2015-02-14. {{Arab athletics championships Arab Athletics Championships Sport in Algiers Arab Athletics Championships Arab Athletics Championships 20th century in Algiers International athletics competitions hosted by Algeria