Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) commitment to ensure football remains the most popular sport in the continent has been further strengthened as an unprecedented 38 Member Associations (MA) pledged to celebrate the AFC Grassroots Football Day 2017 on Monday.
Celebrating a new participation record for the fifth successive year since 2013, enthusiasts of the beautiful game of all ages and abilities will commemorate the landmark occasion this year, marking a consecutive year-on-year increase of nearly 60% from 2015 to 2017.
AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “Every journey in football begins at the grassroots. The AFC Grassroots Football Day brings to life our ambition, under the banner of One Asia, One Goal, to ensure that football continues to flourish and expand its reach to all segments of our continent.
“I am delighted to see our Member Associations embracing the core values of leadership, professionalism and unity by empowering and bringing joy to people and communities of all backgrounds through football.
“Ultimately, the strong foundation we build today will lead to a more dynamic and competitive landscape for our great game to thrive in Asia.”
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