Tag Archives: Hong Kong

India a match away from Turkish Women’s Cup title after Hong Kong triumph!

India Senior Women’s National Team took a step towards winning their first-ever international title outside the South Asian circuit when they earned their second victory in the Turkish Women’s Cup on Saturday, February 24, 2024, defeating Hong Kong 2-0 at the Gold City complex in Alanya, Turkey. India have previously …

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India’s Blue Tigresses angling to hook Hong Kong in sea town Alanya!

The ongoing Turkish Women’s Cup has so far proved to be a happy hunting ground for the Indian Senior Women’s National team. The Chaoba Devi-coached side showed commendable proficiency in both speed and ball control to log full points in the opening match against European side Estonia. But then, the …

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Know India’s opponents at Turkish Women’s Cup 2024!

The Indian senior women’s team have touched down in the coastal town of Alanya for their first assignment of the year – the Turkish Women’s Cup 2024. The tournament will see India square off against three opponents, including two European sides the Blue Tigresses have never faced before – Estonia …

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AFC statement on Hong Kong’s AFC eAsian Cup 2023 withdrawal!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has been made aware of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited (HKFA)’s decision to withdraw from the AFC eAsian Cup 2023 due to unavoidable circumstances. Therefore, as a result of their withdrawal, and as stipulated in the Terms and Conditions of the AFC …

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India to participate in Turkish Women’s Cup 2024 in Alanya!

The Indian senior women’s team will participate in the Turkish Women’s Cup 2024 in Alanya, Turkey, from February 21 to 27, 2024. Estonia, Kosovo, and Hong Kong are the Blue Tigresses’ opponents in the four-team tournament, which will be held in a round-robin format. Led by new head coach Langam …

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Hong Kong’s Philip Chan scores 1000th goal of AFC Asian Cup!

A significant milestone was reached in AFC Asian Cup history on Sunday evening when the showpiece tournament of Asia witnessed its 1,000th goal at the Khalifa International Stadium. The landmark strike was scored by Philip Chan for Hong Kong in the 49th minute to draw them level against the United …

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AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes Hong Kong FA as latest Gold level member!

The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) became the latest Member Association (MA) of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to be endorsed with a Gold level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter. Endorsed with a Bronze membership in 2018, the HKFA worked its way up to the Silver level by 2021 …

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AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine visit Hong Kong!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine (APTTFM) returned to Hong Kong in December 2022 and was marked by the presence of some of the Continent’s best minds in sports medicine. Held over six days, the participants of the event witnessed Kitchee Sports Medicine Centre at …

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Hong Kong FA launches initiative for senior citizens!

The initiative, sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, is aimed towards assisting the elderly to not only stay fit and enjoy football, but to also build inter-personal bonds and enhance their knowledge of the game. A promotional period was organised in October 2022 which saw approximately 100 …

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