Tag Archives: AFC

CCTV to broadcast all AFC Asian Cup 2023 matches in China!

With the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 kicking off yesterday, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that their Media Partner, Beijing Shinai Sports Media Technology Co. Ltd (“Shinai”), has sublicensed the media rights in China PR to China Media Group (CMG). Millions of fans across China PR will now …

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AFC Medical Officers Workshop held!

In anticipation of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) organised the AFC Medical Officers Workshop, with lectures, hands-on training and interactive sessions ensuring medical care of the highest standards across all venues during the competition. Prior to these workshops, several seminars were held virtually in …

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AFC President welcomes AFC Asian Cup 2023 match officials!

The AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa greeted the largest-ever cast of match officials appointed to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 and offered them his encouragement and support on the eve of the Continental showpiece, emphasising the importance of their contributions. Shaikh Salman met the 73 officials …

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AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar set to break broadcast records!

The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 is poised to reach its widest audience in the tournament’s proud history as Asia’s top 24 teams prepare to battle for Continental supremacy across nine world-class venues from 12 January to 10 February 2024. As many as 60 broadcasters are set to showcase the …

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AFC & Sportradar renew long-standing integrity partnership!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today reaffirmed its commitment to being a global leader in sport integrity by extending its partnership with Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD), a leading global sports technology company. Running from 2024 through to 2027, the renewal will take the collaboration between both parties, which first began in …

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Yoshimi Yamashita to become first woman referee in AFC Asian Cup history!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed today that Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita will take charge of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 fixture between Australia and India on January 13, 2024 (Saturday) – a landmark appointment that will make her the first woman ever to referee a match in the flagship …

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Referee Assessment innovations set to be introduced at AFC Asian Cup 2023!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to strengthen its position as a model Confederation in developing world-class match officials was further underlined today with the launch of the Refereeing Online Platform, in conjunction with the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The latest milestone initiative equips Referee Assessors with a diverse …

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OCAC Chairperson praises readiness of Asian Cup 2023 venues!

The Organising Committee of AFC Asian Cup (OCAC) Chairperson Mariano V. Araneta Jr. has today hailed the readiness of the world-class venues ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 opener between defending champions Qatar and Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium on Friday. Speaking at an onsite inspection visit at …

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Shaikh Salman hails AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar as a tournament of firsts!

As the attention of world football descends upon Doha for a record third time in the history of the AFC Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has conveyed his best wishes to Asia’s top 24 teams and applauded the spirit of innovation …

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