BFA joins growing list of MAs to receive AFC Grassroots Charter membership

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

BFA joins growing list of MAs to receive AFC Grassroots Charter membership

Manama: The Bahrain Football Association (BFA) has been awarded with the AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership for organising fun-filled grassroots initiatives and encouraging young children to play the sport.

By organising various activities as well as small-sided competitions for different age groups regularly, BFA has successfully increased and retained the participation of children in grassroots football.

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AIFF establishes Grassroots Panel for its long-term development

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AIFF establishes Grassroots Panel for its long-term development

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF), an AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Member, has established a Grassroots Panel to strengthen its grassroots development structure.

Directed by the AIFF Technical Department, the new panel is composed of 29 experienced members from different states and distinctive professional fields in India, which were nominated by the Hero Indian Super League clubs, the Hero I-League clubs as well as the State Associations.

Grassroots football takes centre stage in Kuala Lumpur

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Grassroots football takes centre stage in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur: The importance of grassroots football in Asia was further emphasised in the Malaysian capital on Monday as members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Panel convened for the first time since the AFC Executive and Technical Committees approved its formation.

Comprising some of Asia’s most experienced grassroots managers, the panel examined the current state and challenges facing grassroots football and discussed the strategic direction to further develop and strengthen the movement throughout the continent.

BFF receives AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

BFF receives AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is the latest Member Association (MA) to be awarded the AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership for its determination and commitment in developing grassroots football.

With the aim of maximising football participation across the country, BFF has established a robust grassroots development system which focuses on a wide range of areas including structure, planning, partnership, player programme and results.

Grassroots football continues to take focus in India and Tajikistan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Grassroots football continues to take focus in India and Tajikistan

Kuala Lumpur: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF) underlined their commitment to develop grassroots football through various online programmes and tournaments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

All India Football Federation

Jointly hosted by AIFF and the Sports Authority of India, and supported by the State Associations, schools, domestic league clubs and academies, the E-Pathshala online programme was designed to recognise the creativity of children and develop their interest in football.

PSSI awarded AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

PSSI awarded AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze Membership 

Jakarta: The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has been awarded the AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership for its continuous efforts in developing grassroots football.

To take advantage of the potential grassroots football population across the country, PSSI has established a comprehensive development strategy which focuses on four areas: partnership, players programme, grassroots competitions and coach education.

Coaches and Young players benefit from FAM - HKFA online football programme

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Coaches and Young players benefit from FAM - HKFA online football programme

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA), organised an online programme titled “Football for Friendship” to further promote cultural and knowledge exchange between coaches and young players from both Hong Kong and Malaysia. 

The programme invited 22 coaches from the two regions to provide informative lessons to eight classes consisting of U10, U12 and U13 age categories. A total of 216 boys and girls participated in the engaging online activities that comprised sessions on football discussion and ways to improve techniques by using the Train Effective App.