March 8 – The AFC and its member associations have run their 10th edition of AFC Women’s Football Day to promote the progress of women’s football in Asia, coinciding with International Women’s Day.
A record-equalling 41 MAs are running activities across the continent.
Seven MAs, including the Palestine Football Association, Guam Football Association, and the All India Football Federation, are marking their tenth successive participation in the annual event.
AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “It was nine years ago that the AFC scripted a new chapter in its rich history as the first Confederation in world football to establish the AFC Women’s Football Day to purposefully commemorate and celebrate the remarkable contributions that the women of Asian football have made to the beautiful game.
“From the stellar performances of national teams and clubs to the growing presence of women assuming leadership roles throughout the diverse expanse of our Continent, the role played by women has been indispensable to the AFC’s unwavering commitment to uphold its Vision of cementing its position as a model Confederation.”
Thousands of participants, including children, parents, women’s national team players, coaches, and local celebrities, will be involved in the AFC Women’s Football Day 2024.
Activations include the GFA’s Sugar & Spice Middle School Girls Soccer Festival and the AIFF’s virtual workshop tailored for Indian Women’s League teams and coaches.
The Japan Football Association (JFA) will host its Women’s Football Day, emphasising physical exercise and featuring a multisport event for participants of all ages.
“The outstanding achievements that we have witnessed in just the last few years have made us all believe in the limitless possibilities that await us in the years to come, and as we continue to tread on this ambitious path, I want to assure every Member Association and Regional Association of the AFC’s unwavering support in their tireless endeavours to elevate women’s football in Asia,” said Shaikh Salman.
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