Webinar series on anti-doping practices kicks off

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Webinar series on anti-doping practices kicks off

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) launched a series of webinars on Tuesday to raise awareness on the latest advancements in sports medicine and anti-doping practices.

In the first instalment of the series, conducted in collaboration with Sportradar, the primary objective of the programme was to update participants on topics such as the 2025 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.

AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine returns to Dubai

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine returns to Dubai

Dubai: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine (APTTFM) concluded on November 7 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, marking the programme's third visit to the West Asian city.

The six-day programme saw participants from the Bhutan Football Federation, Pakistan Football Federation, and The Football Association of Thailand engage in a rigorous learning experience under the guidance of experts from the HMS FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.

Countdown for 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025 begins

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Countdown for 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025 begins

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today launched the 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025 at the AFC House in the Malaysian capital, further underlining its commitment towards maximising the potential of its Member Associations and Regional Associations.

The latest edition, slated to take place from July 21 to 25, 2025, is poised to bring together renowned medical practitioners from across the Continent to further enhance sports medicine and healthcare of footballers in Asia.

AFC Scientific Committee determined to stage best-ever AFC Medical Conference

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

AFC Scientific Committee determined to stage best-ever AFC Medical Conference

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Scientific Committee met in Kuala Lumpur today, setting the tone for the launch of the 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025 on Wednesday. 

The first meeting of the committee took place virtually last year where the theme for the upcoming edition of the conference, “Medicine & Science: Navigating through changing times”, was finalised.

Latest AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine hosted in Hong Kong, China

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

Latest AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine hosted in Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, China: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine 2024 successfully concluded in Hong Kong, China on Sunday after a fruitful six days.

Following on from the first two instalments of the programme, staged in Bangkok, Thailand and Doha, Qatar earlier this year, the third leg of the 2024 edition was held in Hong Kong, China for a fourth time.

AFC Football Medicine and Anti-Doping course kicks off in Hanoi

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

AFC Football Medicine and Anti-Doping course kicks off in Hanoi

Hanoi: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in collaboration with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), conducted the AFC Football Medicine and Anti-Doping Course from July 12 to 14, 2024 in the Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi.

Held at the headquarters of the VFF, 66 doctors, physiotherapists and allied medical personnel received updates on the latest knowledge in sports medicine and refreshed their clinical skills through training delivered by experts from the AFC Panel of Sports Medicine.