Taking into careful consideration the current challenges and logistical arrangements, the AFC agreed that the postponement of the draw was a necessary step due to rising COVID-19 cases in the host nation as well as across the Continent keeping in mind the wellbeing and safety of all teams, players, officials and relevant stakeholders.
More details on the new arrangements for the draw for Asia’s flagship women’s tournament will be announced in due course.
Meanwhile, the draw for the qualifying matches of both the 2022 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup – Uzbekistan and the 2022 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup – Indonesia will proceed as planned on the same day, the details of which will be confirmed closer to the draw date.