Tag Archives: Hong Kong

Blue Tigers in unison, Job not yet done as focus shifts to match against Hong Kong!

Some 30 minutes to midnight, even as the horde of fans waved at the Team Bus of the Indian National Team post India’s 2-1 victory against Afghanistan at the Saltlake Stadium, the Blue Tigers weren’t at all willing to take things for granted. “We don’t need to look at other …

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India’s Igor Stimac: We are here, we are ready, & we will do it!

With exactly a week left for India to kick off their campaign in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in Kolkata (beginning on June 8), Head Coach Igor Stimac spoke out his mind on playing in Kolkata, the toughest team to face, the injuries, the preparations, him dealing with the …

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2023 AFC Asian Cup – Final Round qualifiers: One talking point from each group!

The remaining 24 teams now know exactly what is required to reach the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China, and no there is no shortage of talking points following Thursday’s Qualifiers Final Round draw. Rivalries, old and new, will be rekindled, the cream of Asian football will rise when hopefuls …

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India draw Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Cambodia in 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Final Round qualifiers!

India have been drawn alongside Hong Kong, Afghanistan, and Cambodia in Group D of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China Final Round Qualifiers at the official draw ceremony which was conducted at the Asian Football Confederation Headquarters earlier today. The leg which will kick-off on June 8 will be …

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Groups decided for 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Final Round qualifiers!

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Final Round qualifiers promises to be a thrilling affair with the 24 teams learning their opponents on Thursday. The draw, held virtually in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, saw the teams drawn into six groups. The six group winners and five best second-placed teams will join …

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ELEVEN secures additional rights for SouthEast Asia & Hong Kong!

ELEVEN is building out its portfolio in SouthEast Asia and Hong Kong with a focus on local and locally relevant content that will deliver over 2,000 hours of live sport to fans in 2022. ELEVEN has secured the rights to Spain’s Copa del Rey, the Japanese T1 Table Tennis League, …

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Hong Kong FA widens grassroots initiatives to parent!

The Hong Kong Football Association LTD. (HKFA), a silver member in the AFC Grassroots Charter, has extended their grassroots activities to parents by launching an innovative Parents Volunteer Programme – Parents Seminar and Workshop. HKFA aims to provide a safer and conducive environment for children, and the latest series of …

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Hong Kong FA awarded AFC Grassroots Charter Silver Membership!

The Hong Kong Football Association Ltd.’s (HKFA) application to upgrade their status to a silver membership in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Grassroots Charter has been approved in recognition of their continuous commitment and efforts to develop grassroots football. As one of the first Member Associations (MAs) to receive the …

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AFC announces media rights deal with ELEVEN Sports!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) yesterday announced ELEVEN Sports as their new media partner in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Philippines. In 2021, ELEVEN’s rights include the remaining AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar matches for the territories of Hong Kong and Thailand, whilst from 2022 …

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