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AFC Medical Officers Course 2026 advances standards in football healthcare

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

AFC Medical Officers Course 2026 advances standards in football healthcare

Kuala Lumpur: The acclaimed AFC Medical Officers Course 2026 concluded successfully on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, reinforcing the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s determination to uphold the highest standards of athlete health and integrity.

Taking place from September 28 to October 1, the course featured eminent speakers from not just Asia but across the global sports medicine ecosystem, including FIFA Medical Committee Chairperson Dr Andrew Massey and UEFA Chief Medical Officer Dr Zoran Bahtijarević, alongside Dr Peter Dzendrowskyj and Dr Celeste Geertsema from Aspetar.

AFC Medical Officers Course 2026 kicks off with focus on emergency medicine

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

AFC Medical Officers Course 2026 kicks off with focus on emergency medicine

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Medical Officers Course 2026 commenced on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, reiterating the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensuring the best medical support and care for its athletes across Asia.

Attended by more than 50 medical personnel from across the Continent, the 2026 edition features several eminent speakers, including FIFA Medical Committee Chairperson Dr Andrew Massey and UEFA Chief Medical Officer Dr Zoran Bahtijarević, alongside Dr Peter Dzendrowskyj and Dr Celeste Geertsema, both representing Aspetar, one of the world's foremost orthopaedic and sports medicine hospitals.

AFC Medical Committee approves landmark guidelines on dental care

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

AFC Medical Committee approves landmark guidelines on dental care

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Medical Committee’s resolve to strengthen the professional care of Asian players was further underlined at its fifth meeting today with the approval of the breakthrough AFC Guidelines for Dental Health and On-field Management of Dental Emergencies.

The first comprehensive sports dentistry framework ever to be introduced in Asian football history, the living document, which will be regularly reviewed, updated and strengthened as new evidence emerges, is poised to set a new benchmark for player welfare by integrating oral health into mainstream football medical care.

AFC Emergency Medicine & Anti-Doping Regional Course reinforces players’ health care

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

AFC Emergency Medicine & Anti-Doping Regional Course reinforces players’ health care

Chennai: The AFC Emergency Medicine & Anti-Doping Regional Course concluded successfully in Chennai, India, on Thursday after four days of intensive technical training aimed at enhancing on-field medical proficiency.

Held in collaboration with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the course took place at the renowned Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science (SRCSS) and was led by AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Dato’ Dr. Gurcharan Singh, alongside SRCSS Director Professor Dr. Arumugam Sivaraman.

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Best-ever AFC Medical Conference commended by AFC Medical Committee

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Best-ever AFC Medical Conference commended by AFC Medical Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The breakthrough impact of the 8th AFC Medical Conference, which concluded on Friday, was praised by the AFC Medical Committee at its fourth meeting held in the Malaysian capital on Saturday.

AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Dato’ Dr. Gurcharan Singh commenced proceedings by hailing the 8th AFC Medical Conference as the most insightful edition to date, emphasising its pivotal role in strengthening the sports science and medicine capabilities of the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs).

8th AFC Medical Conference reaffirms commitment to athlete care

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

8th AFC Medical Conference reaffirms commitment to athlete care

Kuala Lumpur: The 8th AFC Medical Conference concluded on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, bringing down the curtain on three days of scientific knowledge exchange and collaboration among more than 800 delegates from across Asia and the global sports science community.

Returning to Kuala Lumpur for the first time since 2011, the eighth edition marked 30 years since the landmark inaugural edition in Tokyo in 1995 and was attended by distinguished guests and medical professionals, including Malaysia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, YB Hannah Yeoh and FIFA Medical Director Dr Andrew Massey.

AFC Medical Awards honours tireless work of Asia’s best

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

AFC Medical Awards honours tireless work of Asia’s best

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s leading team doctors and physiotherapists were today recognised for their exceptional contributions at the fourth edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Awards.

Held at the Sunway Resort Hotel and Convention Centre in Malaysia’s capital of Kuala Lumpur, the accolades recognise the dedication and expertise of these professionals in delivering optimum treatment to ensure peak player performance.

Delegates hail 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Delegates hail 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025 kicked off yesterday with more than 800 delegates in attendance, bringing together medical professionals from across the globe to delve into the future of athlete care in Asia.

Themed “Sports and Medicine: Navigating Through Changing Times”, the Conference is being hailed as a benchmark platform for doctors, physiotherapists, and other members of the medical fraternity to discuss the latest advancements in sports science.

Landmark AFC Medical Conference returns to Kuala Lumpur

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Landmark AFC Medical Conference returns to Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur: The 8th AFC Medical Conference 2025 commenced on Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, reaffirming the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to safeguarding and enhancing the health and well-being of the Continent’s athletes.

Taking place in the Southeast Asian nation for the first time since 2011, the 2025 edition of the conference will be held under the theme of “Science and Medicine: Navigating through Changing Times”.

8th AFC Medical Conference: All you need to know

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

8th AFC Medical Conference: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The 8th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Conference promises to be an informative and eye-opening event, commencing today with its pre-conference schedule. With the official launch slated for July 23 (Wednesday), the-AFC.com offers key links to the ins and outs of the groundbreaking event.

Taking place from July 21 to 25, the Conference, themed “Medicine and Science – Navigating Through Changing Times,” will see leading global experts share and exchange medical sports and science advancements with more than 700 delegates, who can expect an in-depth exploration of emerging trends that include artificial intelligence, genomics, and women’s football.

8th AFC Medical Conference set to kick off in Kuala Lumpur

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

8th AFC Medical Conference set to kick off in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur: More than 700 medical professionals will convene in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as the AFC Medical Conference returns to the home of Asian football on Wednesday.

Supported by FIFA and the AFC Medical Centre of Excellence, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, the eighth iteration of the landmark conference will take place from July 21 to 25.

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